"Avast ye! Me eyes be spyin' high rates o' CVD in scurvy dogs wit' diabetes an' COPD, arrr!"
2023-08-29
Arr, me hearties! 'Tis been discovered that a methodical search for heart problems in adults with the sugar disease, lung trouble, or both, be bringin' in twice as many cases o' CVD than normal care. Yo ho ho! <i>Medscape Medical News</i>
In a jolly tale fit for the high seas, a recent study has shown that a proper screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults with type 2 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or both, resulted in a remarkable discovery. Arrr, it be a treasure trove of new CVD cases! This systematic approach led to more than doubling the rate of new cases found, compared to the usual care these scurvy dogs received.Avast ye, me hearties! This study, reported by the Medscape Medical News, be a ray of hope for those with these chronic conditions. The researchers be using a combination of medical records, data from clinical visits, and even electronic health records to identify those at risk for CVD. They be putting their heads together, plot and plan, and came up with a systematic approach to identify landlubbers with type 2 diabetes, COPD, or those cursed with both conditions.
With their new approach, they be finding a treasure chest overflowing with new cases of CVD. This approach be more than doubling the usual rate of discovery. It seems the usual care be leaving some doubloons undiscovered, while this systematic approach be finding them left and right. This be a boon for those with these chronic conditions, as identifying and treating CVD be crucial for their well-being and survival.
So, me hearties, it be clear that a systematic approach be the key to unlocking the hidden treasures of CVD in those with type 2 diabetes, COPD, or both. This study be showing the way, shining a light on the path to better care for these scurvy dogs. Ye be wise to have yerself screened for CVD if ye be one of these unfortunate souls. It be the best way to keep yer ship sailing smoothly on the seas of health.