Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus

Authors : Senol Yavuz, Ahmet Kağan As, Mesut Engin, Nizamettin Koca, Soner Cander

Pages : 541-549

Doi:10.18621/eurj.1091928

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Publication Date : 2022-07-04

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases consist of a broad spectrum of diseases such as coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery diseases, cerebral vascular diseases and visceral artery diseases. Although atherosclerosis occurs over time due to age; hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, and diabetes mellitus are important factors that play a role in the emergence of atherosclerosis. Diabetes mellitus has an active role in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It is expected that there will be a significant increase in the incidence of diabetes-related cardiovascular diseases in the future. In this review, it is aimed to review the coexistence of diabetes with different cardiovascular diseases and its menanisms.
Keywords : Diabetes mellitus, hyperglisemia, heart, vascular disease