Features of the course of ischemic heart disease in combination with diabetes

Abstract

According to WHO, the incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the world is steadily increasing. DM is one of the most important risk factors for the occurrence and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The pathogenetic connection between CVD and DM is confirmed by the Framingham Heart Study, which found that patients with diabetes have an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure, coronary death, etc. According to statistics, almost 68% of patients with diabetes aged 65 years and older die from CVD, 16% - from stroke. Almost 30% of patients with coronary artery disease have diabetes, which aggravates the course of the underlying disease, worsens the prognosis and quality of life of patients.