Anginal Equivalents: As simple as ABCDE

J Pak Med Assoc. 2019 May;69(5):747-748.

Abstract

This communication highlights the concept of angina equivalents as an important symptom of cardiovasculardisease in diabetes. The authors share two mnemonics, as simple as ABCDE, which can help identify atypical cardiovascular disease. Use of these learning tools should help improve early detection and management of cardiovascular disease.

Keywords: Angina, acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, diabetes..

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Acute Disease
  • Angina Pectoris / diagnosis*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diabetes Complications / diagnosis*
  • Diabetes Mellitus*
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis*