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The incidence of diabetes is growing, and diabetics have increased risk of atherosclerosis and diffuse coronary artery disease (CAD). Our aim was to assess the revascularization treatment of diabetics with CAD in Iceland from 2010-2020, changes in management and long-term survival of patients. ⋯ Three quarters of patients with diabetes and obstructive CAD are now treated with PCI. The PCI and CABG groups had overall equal survival but the groups had different characteristics.
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Educational attainment is related to improved health and longevity. We investigated the relationship between educational attainment and cardiovascular risk factors, subclinical atherosclerosis, and incidence of coronary artery disease. ⋯ Primary school and vocational training compared to university education are associated with risk factors of atherosclerotic disease, subclinical carotid plaque, and incidence of cardiovascular disease. The reason for this disparity remains to be clarified but socioeconomic inequality related to less educational attainment might be involved.
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Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is a common disease where surgery is indicated for persistant air leak or recurrent pneumothorax. We studied the outcomes of PSP-surgery over a 28 year period in a whole nation. ⋯ Surgical treament for PSP is safe and major early complications rare. The rate of recurrent pneumothorax requiring surgery was 6%, which is similar to other studies. For unknown reasons the incidence of PSP surgery declined, but future research has to answer if it is linked to decreased smoking in the Icelandic population.