Cardiovascular risk assessment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: comparison of the World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension risk prediction charts versus UK Prospective Diabetes Study risk engine
Herath M Meththananda Herath, Thilak Priyantha Weerarathna, Dilini Umesha Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka Introduction: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, and assessment of their...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Vascular Health and Risk Management |
| Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/cardiovascular-risk-assessment-in-type-2-diabetes-mellitus-comparison--peer-reviewed-article-VHRM |