Is the coexistence of diabetes and hypertension liable for a higher risk of cardiovascular disorders among Saudis?

Fayez Saud Alreshidi, Eldisugi Hassan Mohammed Humida, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

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Fayez Saud AlreshidiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Hail Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Eldisugi Hassan Mohammed HumidaDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kordofan El-Obeid, Sudan.

Hussain Gadelkarim AhmedProf Medical Research Consultancy Center El-Obeid, Sudan.

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backgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are experiencing a notable increase globally, largely influenced by the related rise in risk factors, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN). This study aimed to evaluate the detrimental effects of CVDs on individuals diagnosed with both T2DM and HTN in Saudi Arabia. METHODOLOGY: This descriptive study used samples from approximately 31 primary health clinics (PHCs) that serve the local community in the Hail region of northern Saudi Arabia. Between December 2021 and June 2022, roughly 1,406 individuals were picked using a basic random selection procedure. Of the 1406 subjects, 702 (50%) were diagnosed with both T2DM and HTN, 404 (28.7%) with T2DM only, and 300 (21.3%) with HTN only.

resultsThere were 42 (65.6%), 59 (60.8%), 26 (70.2%), and 33 (50.7%) cases of stroke, CHD, CHF, and DVT in patients with combined DM and HTN, respectively. Stroke, CHD, CHF, and DVT were prevalent in those with diabetes and hypertension at rates of 6%, 8.4%, 4%, and 5%, respectively.

conclusionThe combination of T2DM and HTN significantly raises the risk of stroke, CHD, CHF, and DVT. Saudi men have much greater rates of CVDs, T2DM, and hypertension than women.

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Cardiovascular diseasecongestive heart failurecoronary artery diseasedeep vein thrombosisdiabeteshypertensionSaudi Arabiastroke

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PMID41568178

DOI10.62347/VJPZ6106

PMCPMC12816868

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