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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment with SCORE2 and SCORE2-OP

…These include diabetes mellitus, familial hypercholesterolaemia, established CVD, moderate or severe CKD, or HMOD. Variables incorporated into SCORE2 and SCORE2 OP The models include conventional…

Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Management

…Definition and Pathophysiology Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major cardiovascular risk condition. It is associated with a two to four fold increase in…

Incretins in Cardiometabolic Medicine: Leveraging GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Agonism for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

…discussion: the ECG blog Endocrinology & metabolism Cardiovascular medicine is currently witnessing a paradigm shift. For decades, the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and…

Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Choosing Anticoagulation

…diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart failure, older age, vascular disease and renal dysfunction. The commonly used CHA2DS2 VASc score incorporates the following variables: Risk factor Points…

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease

…factors influencing treatment selection The following characteristics favour CABG when clinically and anatomically appropriate: Diabetes mellitus, particularly with multivessel disease involving the LAD Left v

🟠 Calculate CHADS-VASc Score and evaluate indication for anticoagulation

…1 point) H: Hypertension (1 point) A: Age 75 and older (2 points) D: Diabetes Mellitus (1 point) S: Prior Stroke or TIA or thromboembolism …

SGLT2 Inhibitors for Cardiovascular and Renal Protection

…agents initially developed for glucose lowering in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The principal drugs identified in the source material are canagliflozin, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin…

Atherosclerosis: Pathogenesis from Fatty Streak to Plaque Rupture

…diabetes mellitus and other adverse influences disturb these functions. The resulting endothelial dysfunction promotes inappropriate vasoconstriction, adhesion of circulating cells, inflammatory cell entry into the…

ACE Inhibitors: Initiation, Titration and Creatinine Monitoring

…diabetes mellitus, or in those taking potassium supplements. When managing albuminuria or CKD, the serum creatinine and potassium should be monitored while increasing to the…

Complications of Coronary Angiography and Vascular Access Management

…elevation myocardial infarction, and cardiogenic shock. Patient related and procedural risk factors The risk of adverse events is increased by: advanced age; diabetes mellitus; chronic…

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