Magnitude and pattern of hypertension among diabetics; risk prediction for stroke and myocardial infarction

• Main Authors: Madhu Basavegowda (Author), Kavitha Hanumanahally Shankarappa (Author), Ashok Nagaralu Channabasappa (Author), Srinath Kenkere Marulaiah (Author), Basavangowdappa Hathur (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Hypertension and diabetes are closely related morbidities. Uncontrolled blood pressure in diabetic patients can pose severe threat to life. An attempt was made to screen for hypertension among diabetics and also to predict their risk for stroke or myocardial infarction. Material and Meth...