Macrovascular complications of DM Flashcards
1
Q
What is a major macrovascular complication of DM
A
cardiovascular disease- one of the leading causes of death in diabetic patients
DM is an independent risk factor for CVD
predisposition to cardiomyopathyq
2
Q
What factors are important in determing CV risk in DM pts?
A
HbA1C levels
3
Q
What are some risks of intensive glycemic control?
A
incr. mortality of pts with DM reporting severe hypoglycemia
4
Q
What are some factors that mediate macrovascular disease in pts with DM
A
advanced glycosylation end products
NO-mediated vasodilation
5
Q
What other measures should be taken
A
make sure you lower lipids. target LDL <70
control BP
congrol triglycerides, and glucose
treat pts with DM as if they have established CAD
