Association of body mass index with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among ambulatory individuals with diabetes mellitus in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is a recognized complication of diabetes mellitus that precedes and is a risk factor for heart failure. We aimed to determine the prevalence of LVDD and its association with body mass index in ambulatory adults with diabetes mellitus...
Main Authors: | Boniface Amanee Elias Lumori, Edwin Nuwagira, Fardous Charles Abeya, Abdirahman Ali Araye, Godfrey Masette, Charles K. Mondo, Samson Okello, Conrad Muzoora, Anthony Muyingo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02718-2 |
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