Aortic elastic properties are related to left ventricular diastolic function in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate left ventricular diastolic function and its relation to aortic wall stiffness in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus without coronary artery disease or hypertension. PATIENTS: Sixty-six patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus were examined by echoca...

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Main Authors: Karamitsos, T, Karvounis, H, Didangelos, T, Papadopoulos, C, Kachrimanidou, M, Selvanayagam, J, Parharidis, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008