Use of Stress Echocardiography to Predict Mortality in Patients With Diabetes and Known or Suspected Coronary Artery Disease

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Authors

Thomas H. Marwick · University of Queensland

Colin Case · University of Queensland

Stephen G. Sawada · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Charles Vasey · Asheville Cardiology Associates

Leanne Short · University of Queensland

Michael S. Lauer · Cleveland Clinic

Abstract

The results of stress echo are independent predictors of death in diabetic patients with known or suspected CAD. Ischemia adds risk that is incremental to clinical risks and LV dysfunction.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 25, Issue 6, pp. 1042-1048

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.25.6.1042

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