Altered myocardial response in patients with diabetic retinopathy: an exercise echocardiography study

Conclusions:
In conclusion, the presence of diabetic retinopathy was independently associated with impaired resting myocardial function (diastolic and systolic function) and myocardial function during stress (evaluated by DFRI and stress GLS).

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - September 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhe ZhenYan ChenKendrick ShihJu-Hua LiuMichele YuenDavid WongKaren LamHung-Fat TseKai-Hang Yiu Source Type: research