Comparison of cardiovascular risk calculators in patients with diabetes

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular risk stratification is an important clinical practice to estimate the severity of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. This study aimed compare global specific for diabetes, seen at specialized outpatient clinics, and evaluate possible differences diagnoses treatments. METHODS: A total 122 diabetes treated two from 2017 2019, were studied. The calculators, score, Risk Stratification Calculator, United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study-Risk Engine, used calculate death disease. agreement between these calculators was analyzed using kappa index. indications use statins acetylsalicylic acid group studied evaluated according Brazilian Society Guideline. RESULTS: There a low degree among three calculators. score calculator showed insignificant Calculator (kappa=0.0816; p=0.0671). no Engine (kappa=-0.099), or (kappa=-0.0095). CONCLUSION: substantial disagreements may lead different consequently influence therapeutic strategies. findings herein highlight need validated DM2 that can reliably individuals.