Evaluation of the role of left atrial strain using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in patients with diabetes mellitus and heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction

Conclusion:
Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography appeared as a useful additional tool for detection of left atrial dysfunction in patients with heart failure who have preserved left ventricular ejection fraction and diabetes mellitus who are especially prone to develop cardiovascular complications.

Source: Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research - October 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Georgievska-Ismail, L., Zafirovska, P., Hristovski, Z. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research