Diabete e morte cardiaca improvvisa: uno studio nazionale danese.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). However, nationwide, unselected studies are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the incidence rates of SCD among individuals with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and to quantify the shortened life expectancy that can be attributed to SCD. METHODS: The study included the entire Danish population in 2010. Sudden cardiac death cases were identified through the detailed Danish death certificates, and discharge summaries, and if performed, autopsy reports. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate risk of SCD in diabetes patients. Loss of life years was