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A cross‐sectional study of the prevalence and clinical management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa (PACT‐MEA): Study design and rationale
How common and how treated are artery-related heart diseases in type 2 diabetes patients in the Middle East and Africa: Study plan and reasons
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Abstract
Approximately 3700 patients with type 2 diabetes were included in a study investigating cardiovascular disease risk in the Middle East and Africa.
- The study aims to determine the prevalence of established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (eASCVD) and high/very high cardiovascular disease risk among patients with type 2 diabetes.
- It will assess the current use of cardioprotective antidiabetic medications in this patient population.
- The proportion of patients who meet treatment criteria for reimbursement will be evaluated in countries with applicable guidelines.
- Physician-reported factors influencing clinical decision-making in managing type 2 diabetes will also be explored.
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