The validation of cardiovascular risk scores for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Objective

Various cardiovascular prediction models have been developed for patients with type 2 diabetes. Their predictive performance in new patients is mostly not investigated. This study aims to quantify the predictive performance of all cardiovascular prediction models developed specifically for diabetes patients.

Design and methods

Follow-up data of 453, 1174 and 584 type 2 diabetes patients without pre-existing...