Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in diabetes mellitus and the therapeutic role of exercise training

Abstract Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) with normal ejection fraction is considered common among people with diabetes mellitus (DM). LVDD is a progressive condition and an independent predictor of mortality in diabetic patients. The etiopathogenesis of LVDD is multifactorial, includi...

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Main Authors: Adriana Albu, Ioana Para
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romanian Association of Balneology, Editura Balneara 2019-05-01
Series:Balneo Research Journal
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Online Access:http://bioclima.ro/Balneo254.pdf
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Summary:Abstract Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) with normal ejection fraction is considered common among people with diabetes mellitus (DM). LVDD is a progressive condition and an independent predictor of mortality in diabetic patients. The etiopathogenesis of LVDD is multifactorial, including diabetes associated comorbidities, such as hypertension, coronary atherosclerosis and obesity, as well as myocardial vascular and metabolic disturbances which lead to diabetic cardiomyopathy. Early stages of LVDD may be detected using echocardiographic techniques. Treatment strategies evolve, based on a better understanding of pathogenic mechanisms, although it is still difficult to efficiently control LVDD evolution. This review synthesizes the main pathophysiological processes and clinical features that characterize DM associated LVDD. Among treatment options, the therapeutic relevance of exercise training programs is underlined.
ISSN:2069-7597
2069-7619