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Cardiovascular diagnostic methods in patients with diabetes mellitus. A review

Alberto Ramón-Ríos1, Adrián Espejel-Guzmán2, Aldo Cabello-Ganem1

  • 1Department of Nuclear Cardiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez".

Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|July 26, 2023
PubMed

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) significantly increases cardiovascular disease risk. Echocardiography is crucial for diagnosing heart failure in T2DM patients by assessing cardiac structure and function.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of mortality.
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a major risk factor for major adverse cardiovascular events.
  • T2DM patients face a four-fold increased risk of heart failure and 10-12 times higher mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of echocardiography in diagnosing heart failure in T2DM patients.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic capabilities of echocardiography in identifying cardiac abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing echocardiography in all its modalities.
  • Analyzing static and dynamic cardiac images.
  • Identifying structural and functional cardiac changes.

Main Results:

  • Echocardiography provides comprehensive visualization of the heart.
  • The modality allows for the detection of pressure and flow variations.
  • It enables assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction and myocardial remodeling.

Conclusions:

  • Echocardiography is the premier clinical tool for heart failure diagnosis.
  • It is essential for evaluating cardiac health in patients with T2DM.
  • Comprehensive cardiac assessment via echocardiography aids in managing cardiovascular risks associated with T2DM.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular imaging findingsDiabetes mellitus tipo 2Diabetic cardiomyopathyEchocardiographyEcocardiografíaHallazgos de imagen cardiovascularHeart failureInsuficiencia cardíacaMiocardiopatía diabéticaType 2 diabetes mellitus

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