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Complications Affecting Cardiovascular System
A. Coronary Artery Disease
– Major risk of myocardial infarction in Type 2 diabetics.
Increased chance of having a silent myocardial infarction and
delaying medical treatment.
– Most common cause of death for diabetics (40 – 60%)
– Diabetics more likely to develop Congestive Heart Failure.
B. Hypertension
– Affects 20 – 60 % of all diabetics
– Increases risk for retinopathy, nephropathy
C. Stroke
– Type 2 diabetics are 2 – 6 times more likely to have stroke as
well as Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) or mini strokes. 205
