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ea0032p440 | Diabetes | ECE2013

Ambulatory blood pressure profiles in type 2 diabetic patients

Nelaj E , Sadiku E , Gjata M , Tase M

Introduction: Arterial hypertension is a major risk factor for micro- and macrovascular complications in type 2 diabetes. Several factors are known to influence blood pressure profile in diabetic patients, such as age, sex, body weight, diabetes duration, insulin dosage, metabolic control, and microalbuminuria. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) permits the observation of blood pressure throughout day and night. ABPM is better related to end organ damage and cardiovas...

ea0029p649 | Diabetes | ICEECE2012

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetic patients with metabolic syndrome

Nelaj E , Sadiku E , Gjata M , Tase M

Background: Type 2 diabetes is often associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Patients with NAFLD may be at greater risk for CVD than those without. The relationship between NAFLD and metabolic syndrome (MS) is very well recognized. The aim is to determine the association of NAFLD and the CVD between type 2 diabetic patients with and without MS.Materials and methods: One hundred and thirty type 2 diabetic patients (M: 71, F: 59, mean ag...