Women, coronary artery disease and diabetes.
Diabetes is now recognised as a 'coronary equivalent'. However, both the diabetes community and health professionals may not recognise that the presence of diabetes equalises the risk of men and women for coronary artery disease. This article reviews the impact of coronary artery disease for women with diabetes and identifies the importance of early and active intervention.
Department of Endocrinology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Australia. patrick.phillips@nwahs.sa.gov.au
Patrick J
PJ
Phillips
D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012306:Risk; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health