Diabetes, obesity & metabolism
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August 2001
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Diabetes Obes Metab · Aug 2001
Comparative StudyComparative accuracy of cardiovascular risk prediction methods in patients with diabetes mellitus.
To compare the accuracy of cardiovascular risk prediction methods based on equations derived from the Framingham Heart Study in a cohort of patients with diabetes mellitus. ⋯ The Joint British charts appear to have the best performance in a cohort of patients with diabetes mellitus, however, calculation of CHD/CVD (cardiovascular disease) risks with personal or laboratory computers using the full Framingham equation remains the most accurate way to assess cardiovascular risk in a primary prevention setting.