Assessment of cardiovascular risk in diabetes: Risk scores and provocative testing

Table 3 Signs and symptoms of concern in an otherwise asymptomatic patient

Symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy

Resting tachycardia

Postural hypotension

Signs/symptoms suggestive of coexisting vascular disease Erectile dysfunction Claudication symptoms Carotid bruit Diminished/absent peripheral pulses

Inappropriate exercise tolerance

Shortness of breath without clear pathology