Descriptive cross-sectional analysis finds 21.4% heart failure prevalence in T2DM adults, highlighting hypertension and poor glycemic control as associated factors.
Key Points
Heart failure prevalence is 21.4% among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladesh.
Echocardiographic evaluation revealed significant diastolic dysfunction in 51.8% of patients.
Statistical analysis identified significant associations with age, diabetes duration, and hypertension.
Findings suggest proactive screening is essential to address the health burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure.