Cardiovascular Risk Screening Options in Diabetes: Framework for Selective Adoption

Authors

  • Ezekiel U Nwose Charles Sturt University, Australia
  • Kester A Digban Novena University Ogume, Delta State, Nigeria
  • Echinei J Oshionwu Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
  • Innocent C Onyia Onyx Hospital and Maternity Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Phillip T Bwititi Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia
  • Victor M Oguoma Charles Darwin University, Australia
  • Anayochukwu E Anyasodor Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia
  • Prajwal Gyawali Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia

Keywords:

cardiovascular risk, low-mid income communities, screening models, the 5As framework

Abstract

Background: There exist several models for assessment of risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including different criteria for diag- nosis of obesity, of which a major disparity is ‘definition of waist circumference’. Case reports and comparative reviews are hereby presented to exemplify that one cap ‘model’ does not fit all.

Cases: First case illustrates how very slim person with BMI of 17 may possess cardiovascular risk ≥22.7% compared to an obese in- dividual who has a BMI of 39 with CVD risk ≤8.0%. Second case review illustrates how the same BMI and lipid models vary in out- comes depending on gender. Third case report shows how differ- ent ‘definitions of waist circumference’ impacts on identification of obesity, which in turn affect decision about metabolic syndrome.

Conclusion: The needs for paradigm shift and 5-step framework are briefly highlighted.

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2016-06-30

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Nwose EU, Digban KA, Oshionwu EJ, Onyia IC, Bwititi PT, Oguoma VM, Anyasodor AE, Gyawali P. Cardiovascular Risk Screening Options in Diabetes: Framework for Selective Adoption. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];7(06):540-4. Available from: https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/995

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Vol. 7 No. 06 (2016)

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