Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Saudi Diabetic Patients
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract:One of the most serious complications of DM is cardiovascular disease, particularly among asymptomatic patients or those without glycemic control. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease (Heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke and deep vein thrombosis) among Saudi Diabetic patients.In this study, bout 1406 diabetic patients’ records were retrieved from different hospitals and primary health centers in Hail region, Northern Saudi Arabia. The overall prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Saudi diabetic patients was 10.2%. The highest prevalence rate of cardiovascular conditions was pointed out to heart attack followed by stroke, CHF and DVT representing 4%, 3%, 1.6%, and 1.5%, respectively. The prevalence rates of CVD are relatively higher among Saudi diabetic population. There is urgent need for implementing specific strategies to decrease the prevalence of CVD among Saudi diabetic patients. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular disease, Saudi Arabia, heart attack, stroke, CHF, DVT.
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Saleh Hadi Alharbi
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