Heart 2023 Conference

Afshan Siddiq

University of Karachi, Pakistan

Title: Association between diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases and their epidemiology

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the link between diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease by discussing the mechanism of disease progression, increasing prevalence and the current management of CVD in diabetic patients. 
 
Methods:  A computerized survey form was employed to collect data for this study. Data were congregated from the United Medical and Dental College of Pakistan and the University of Karachi. 
 
Results: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered one of the world's most common and expensive chronic illnesses, and its incidence continues to climb. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) the most common cause of morbidity and death in diabetic individuals, and DM is closely related. Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) frequently have cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, which puts them at higher risk for cardiac events.
 
Conclusions: The link between diabetes and CVD is summarised in this study, along with potential disease-progression mechanisms, recommended treatments, and directions for further research.

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