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ESTIMATING THE RISK OF CARDIO VASCULAR DISEASES AMONG PAKISTANI DIABETICS USING U.K. PDS RISK ENGINE

Amena Moazzam, Javeria Amer, Naghma Rehan

    Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
    |September 29, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study assessed coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in Pakistani diabetics using the UKPDS Risk Engine. Results indicate a lower CVD risk compared to Western populations, informing personalized treatment strategies.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Endocrinology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk estimation aids clinicians in identifying high-risk diabetic populations for effective treatment.
    • Personalized CHD risk assessment is recommended for diabetic patients to prevent harm from aggressive risk factor modification.
    • The UKPDS Risk Engine is a common tool for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in diabetics, with limited data on Pakistani populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among type-2 diabetic patients in Pakistan.
    • To analyze CHD risk using the UKPDS Risk Engine in a Pakistani diabetic cohort.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive study analyzed data from 470 type-2 diabetic patients at Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore.
    • The UKPDS Risk Engine was utilized to calculate CHD risk for the study cohort.

    Main Results:

    • The 10-year risk for CHD was 9.4%, fatal CHD was 4.4%, stroke was 1.7%, and fatal stroke was 0.2%.
    • Calculated risks were compared to findings from Western countries.

    Conclusions:

    • Pakistani diabetics exhibit a lower risk of CVD compared to their counterparts in Western countries.
    • Findings suggest potential differences in CVD risk profiles between Pakistani and Western diabetic populations.
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