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World J Diabetes. May 15, 2015; 6(4): 634-641
Published online May 15, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i4.634
Published online May 15, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i4.634
Figure 1 Suggested algorithm for investigation of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes.
Since a 12-lead ECG is a safe and cheap test, it should be performed in people with diabetes with a low threshold. At each layer of testing, if the test is normal or unchanged from previous testing, consider whether the next level of testing is needed. ECG: Echocardiogram; LBBB: Left bundle branch block; CTCA: CT coronary angiogram; UKPDS: United Kingdom prospective diabetes study.
- Citation: Lam T, Burns K, Dennis M, Cheung NW, Gunton JE. Assessment of cardiovascular risk in diabetes: Risk scores and provocative testing. World J Diabetes 2015; 6(4): 634-641
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v6/i4/634.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v6.i4.634