Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among patients with diabetes.
In China, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes is 33.9%, and about 75% of them die from diabetic cardiovascular disease.
Diabetic cardiovascular disease has an insidious onset and poor prognosis, and can easily lead to sudden death. It is necessary to strengthen awareness of the warning signs of coronary heart disease for early detection and intervention.
Early Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease
Sudden palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, precordial pain, rapid breathing, throat discomfort, dizziness, sweating, upper abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc.
The typical symptom of coronary heart disease is precordial crushing pain. Attention should be paid to painless or asymptomatic cases, which are also dangerous.
Screening Items
Risk factor screening for cardiovascular disease should be performed annually. Common screening items include:
Ankle-brachial index (ABI)
Resting or exercise stress electrocardiogram
Carotid and/or lower extremity artery ultrasound
Transthoracic echocardiography
Coronary CT angiography
Coronary angiography when necessary