Effects of the association of diabetes and pulmonary emphysema on cardiac structure and function in rats

In conclusion, alloxan diabetes did not affect RV hypertrophy secondary to chronic emphysema, even in the presence of insulin. Diabetes per se induced left ventricular dysfunction, which was less evident in the presence of RV hypertrophy. Survival rate was substantially reduced as a consequence, at least in part, of the coexistence of RV hypertrophy and diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Source: International Journal of Experimental Pathology - October 29, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Antonio Di Petta, Rafael Simas, Clebson L. Ferreira, Vera L. Capelozzi, Vera M. C. Salemi, Luiz F. P. Moreira, Paulina Sannomiya Tags: Original Article Source Type: research