Abstract

PEREZ YANEZ, Lázara M.; GUTIERREZ LOPEZ, Alain  and  RODRIGUEZ BLANCO, Suilbert. Type 2 diabetes mellitus: cardiovascular risk and cardiac rehabilitation concerns. Part I. CorSalud [online]. 2021, vol.13, n.2, pp. 217-228.  Epub June 01, 2021. ISSN 2078-7170.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. It is associated with a number of cardiovascular risk factors and an increased risk of mortality due to cardiovascular disease. We reviewed 58 bibliographic references in an attempt to describe important elements for cardiovascular risk stratification and management of some risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Keywords : Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Cardiovascular risk; Risk factors; Cardiovascular rehabilitation.