Peripheral vascular disease risk in diabetic individuals without coronary heart disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Diabetes mellitus is a coronary heart disease (CHD) risk-equivalent for the outcome of peripheral vascular disease. The impact of diabetes with comorbid risk factors on the outcome of peripheral vascular disease remains unexplored.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional analysis of participants in Lifeline Vascular Screening Inc. age 40-90 who were screened for peripheral vascular disease, defined as lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD, ABI <0.9) and/or carotid artery stenosis (CAS, internal CAS ≥50%). CHD was defined as prior myocardial infarction or revascularization. Risk factors included hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and family history of cardiovascular disease.

Results

Among 3,517,804 participan

SUBMITTER: Wilcox T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6276116 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature