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[Diabetic macroangiopathy]

A F Verbovoy1, A V Pashentseva1, N I Verbovaya1

  • 1Samara State Medical University.

Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
|June 30, 2020
PubMed

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Diabetes mellitus is a global health issue. Diabetic macroangiopathy, affecting heart and vessels, is a primary cause of disability and death in patients, requiring prompt medical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus poses a significant global health challenge.
  • Diabetic macroangiopathy, encompassing heart and vessel damage, is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients.
  • This vascular complication is frequently diagnosed at the time of diabetes mellitus diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical impact of diabetic macroangiopathy.
  • To emphasize the need for early detection and active management of this complication.
  • To underscore the medico-social burden of diabetes mellitus.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on diabetic macroangiopathy prevalence and impact.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data concerning diabetes-related mortality and invalidism.
  • Clinical case study review highlighting early diagnosis and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Diabetic macroangiopathy is a major contributor to disability and mortality in diabetes mellitus.
  • Early identification of vascular lesions is crucial for effective patient outcomes.
  • Proactive treatment strategies are essential to mitigate the severe consequences of diabetic macroangiopathy.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetes mellitus necessitates comprehensive management strategies focusing on vascular health.
  • Addressing diabetic macroangiopathy is paramount to reducing patient invalidism and mortality.
  • Integrated healthcare approaches are vital for managing the medico-social impact of diabetes.

Keywords:
coronary heart diseasediabetes mellitusdiabetic macroangiopathyobliterating atherosclerosis of arteries of the lower extremities

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