Why the study?
Is autonomic neuropathy associated with an increased prevalence of silent myocardial ischaemia in diabetic men?
Population
41 men with diabetes
Comparison
Presence of autonomic neuropathy (n=17) vs Normal autonomic function (n=24)
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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May support targeted screening evaluation in diabetic men with autonomic neuropathy; leaves open need for prospective outcome trials.
Is autonomic neuropathy associated with an increased prevalence of silent myocardial ischaemia in diabetic men?
Diabetic men with autonomic neuropathy have a significantly higher prevalence of silent myocardial ischaemia compared to those with normal autonomic function, suggesting a potential role for screening in this high-risk subgroup.
O’Sullivan et al. (1991) studied this question.
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