Type 2 diabetes: one disease, multiple cardiovascular risk factors
J Calles-Escandon, E Garcia-Rubi, S Mirza… - Coronary artery …, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major independent risk factor for coronary artery disease.
Atherosclerosis accounts for about 80% of all deaths from type 2 diabetes, of which roughly
75% are attributable to coronary artery disease and the remainder to cerebrovascular or
peripheral vascular events [1]. The earlier onset and accelerated course of atherosclerosis
in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus is multifactorial. Type 2 diabetes is associated
with abnormalities in lipoprotein metabolism and increased propensity for oxidative damage …
Atherosclerosis accounts for about 80% of all deaths from type 2 diabetes, of which roughly
75% are attributable to coronary artery disease and the remainder to cerebrovascular or
peripheral vascular events [1]. The earlier onset and accelerated course of atherosclerosis
in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus is multifactorial. Type 2 diabetes is associated
with abnormalities in lipoprotein metabolism and increased propensity for oxidative damage …