Nilgün Guvener Demirag
Turkey
Research Article
Assessment of Left Atrial Functions in Patients with Prediabetes
Author(s): Oyku Gulmez, Hulya Parıldar, Ozlem Cigerli and Nilgün Guvener DemiragOyku Gulmez, Hulya Parıldar, Ozlem Cigerli and Nilgün Guvener Demirag
Background: LA volumes and functions are reported to be independent predictors of cardiovascular events in general and diabetic population. The aim of this is to evaluate the effects of prediabetes on LA volumes and functions and parameters that effect LA volumes and functions in patients with prediabetes. Methods: 114 patients (83 female, mean age 48.6 ± 7.4 years) with prediabetes and 70 controls (46 female, mean age 46.5 ± 9.4 years) were included in the study. LA volumes (indexed maximal LA volume-Vmax, pre-atrial contraction volume-Volp, minimal LA volume-Vmin) and functions (passive emptying volume-fraction (PEV-PEF), active emptying volume-fraction (AEV-AEF), total emptying volume-fraction (TEV-TEF) were evaluated with 2- dimentional echocardiography and indexed to body surface area. Results: LA diameter, indexed Vmax, Volp, Vmin, AEV, and TEV were found to be sig.. View More»
