Cardiac Structural Remodeling, Longitudinal Systolic Strain, and Torsional Mechanics in Lean and Nonlean Dysglycemic Chinese Adults [Ventricular Structure and Function]

Conclusions:
These data demonstrate the presence of preclinical cardiac remodeling and systolic dysfunction in prediabetic and diabetic Chinese adults, occurring at lower thresholds of glycemic indices than defined by international standards, particularly in lean individuals.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Lin, J.-L., Sung, K.-T., Su, C.-H., Chou, T.-H., Lo, C.-I., Tsai, J.-P., Chang, S.-C., Lai, Y.-H., Hu, K.-C., Liu, C.-Y., Yun, C.-H., Hung, C.-L., Yeh, H.-I., Lam, C. S. P. Tags: Biomarkers, Contractile Function, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Type 2, Echocardiography Ventricular Structure and Function Source Type: research