Mortality and Cardiovascular Complications in Older Complex Chronic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Josep Lluís Clua-EspunyM A González-HenaresM L L Queralt-TomasW Campo-TamayoE Muria-SubiratsA Panisello-TafallaJ Lucas-Noll

Published in: BioMed research international (2017)

We found high prevalence of DM among CCP patients and the relative importance of traditional risk factors seemed to wane with advancing age. Recommendations may include relaxing treatment goals, providing family/patient education, and enhanced communication strategies.

Keyphrases

risk factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
public health
coronary artery disease
patient reported outcomes
cardiovascular disease
skeletal muscle
clinical practice
middle aged
combination therapy