SPARTE Study: Normalization of Arterial Stiffness and Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Hypertension at Medium to Very High Risk
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October 17, 2021Detection of Early Ultrasonographic Markers of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Prediabetes Patients
Glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, and long-term oxidation of fatty acids due to hyperglycemia may also contribute to reduction of cardiac and vascular function. Firmino and colleagues assessed 80 adults and found that prediabetes individuals showed higher rates of dyslipidemia and early signs of impaired cardiac and vascular function compared to healthy individuals. They have arterial stiffness. Both ultrasonographic markers of cardiac dysfunction and early vascular aging are more prevalent in prediabetes patients. This indicates the need for active vascular screening and treatment, especially when considering preventive measures for cardiovascular outcomes, like diabetic cardiomyopathy.