Detection of silent myocardial ischemia in asymptomatic patients with diabetes: results of a randomized trial and meta-analysis assessing the effectiveness of systematic screening

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most guidelines recommend a systematic screening of asymptomatic high risk patients with diabetes for silent ischemia, but the clinical benefit of this strategy has not been demonstrated compared with the simple control of cardiovasc...

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Main Authors: Penfornis Alfred, Rigalleau Vincent, Rodier Michel, Thivolet Charles, Moulin Philippe, Lièvre Michel M, Pradignac Alain, Ovize Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/23