Quantitative Assessment of Left Ventricular and Left Atrial Functions by Strain Rate Imaging in Diabetic Patients with and without Hypertension

Abstract

SR imaging can detect impairment of LA reservoir and conduit functions as well as LV systolic and diastolic dysfunctions in patients with DM, even in the absence of LV hypertrophy and LA dilatation. Coexisting HT augments the impairment of LV diastolic and LA conduit functions in diabetic patients.