Diabetic Cardiomyopathies

Diabetes complications in which VENTRICULAR REMODELING in the absence of CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS and hypertension results in cardiac dysfunctions, typically LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION. The changes also result in myocardial hypertrophy, myocardial necrosis and fibrosis, and collagen deposition due to impaired glucose tolerance.

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.238.235, C19.246.099.625

MeSH Unique ID: D058065

Entry Terms:

• Cardiomyopathies, Diabetic
• Cardiomyopathy, Diabetic
• Diabetic Cardiomyopathy

Previous Indexing:

• Cardiomyopathies (1974-2010)
• Diabetes Complications (1974-2010)

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Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Cardiomyopathies
Diabetic Cardiomyopathies

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Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Complications
Diabetic Cardiomyopathies