12 Questions
Which type of strokes are individuals with uncontrolled diabetes at risk for?
Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
What are some specific clinical patterns of ischemic stroke in individuals with diabetes?
Limb weakness and dysarthria
According to the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) study, how much did intensive diabetes therapy (INT) reduce aggregate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk?
42%
In the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) study, how much did intensive diabetes therapy (INT) reduce major CVD events (MI, stroke and CVD deaths)?
57%
In the Lausanne Stroke Registry, what was the relative prevalence of subcortical infarction in patients with diabetes compared to intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)?
Higher relative prevalence of subcortical infarction
What was the p-value for the reduction in aggregate CVD risk due to intensive diabetes therapy (INT) in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) study?
0.016
Which group had the highest annual event rate (vascular death, MI, stroke or rehospitalization for ischemia or bleeding) in the CAPRIL trial?
All groups had similar event rates
What was the risk of bleeding in the clopidogrel group in the CAPRIL trial?
1.5%
Did clopidogrel demonstrate a stroke prevention benefit in individuals without diabetes in the CAPRIL trial?
No
Which study showed a 44% risk reduction in strokes with tight blood pressure control in individuals with diabetes?
The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study
What was the recommended blood pressure goal for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease according to the National High Blood Pressure Education Program?
< 130/80 mm Hg
Which study showed that targeting SBP < 120 mm Hg reduced the risk of any strokes and nonfatal strokes in subjects with type 2 diabetes?
The ACCORD study
Quiz: Recognizing Stroke Patterns in Individuals with Diabetes Test your knowledge on the clinical patterns of ischemic stroke in individuals with diabetes. Learn about the specific signs, such as limb weakness and dysarthria, that are more likely to be present in diabetic patients. Take the quiz to improve your understanding of stroke patterns in diabetes.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
