The purpose of this study is to evaluate the natural history of coronary atherosclerosis development and progression over time by CCTA and to identify risk factors attributable to the development of coronary atherosclerosis in a Korean DM population.
Patients with diabetes mellitus, who underwent initial CCTA (coronary computed tomographic angiography) at the Diabetes Center of the Asan Medical Center between February 2008 and June 2012, will be evaluated for inclusion in the study. All DREAM-CCTA study patients will undergo follow-up CCTA based on order from their primary physician. CCTA and demographic data, medical history, cardiovascular risk factors, and laboratory data was collected in case report forms at the time of the initial CCTA and at the time of follow-up CCTA.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
511
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
RECRUITINGThe change in coronary atherosclerosis detected by initial and follow-up CCTA
the natural history of coronary atherosclerotic plaque development and progression over time by CCTA
Time frame: about 10 years after first CCTA
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