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ea0056oc4.2 | Novel insights into prediabetes and type 2 diabetes | ECE2018

Toe brachial index predicts major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes

Chisalita Ioana Simona , Wijkman Magnus , Chong Lee Ti , Spangeus Anna , Nystrom Fredrik , Ostgren Carl Johan , Lanne Toste

Background: Earlier identification of diabetes patients at high risk of developing cardiovascular complication will help develop new therapeutic targets for the prevention of secondary diseases and death.Objectives: We aim to test the predictive value of toe brachial index (TBI) as a risk marker of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods: TBI was measured in 741 patients with type 2 diabe...