Cardiovascular risk management in diabetes in primary care.
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چکیده
This communication describes simple targets and interventions, aimed at cardiovascular risk reduction in diabetes mellitus, which are feasible at primary care level. It summarizes therapeutic goals and strategies for management of high blood pressure, dyslipidaemia, and anti-platelet therapy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 65 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015