Why the study?
Recent studies suggest systolic subclinical dysfunction assessed by speckle-tracking echocardiography may precede diastolic dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy, challenging the traditional paradigm.
Does speckle-tracking echocardiography detect subclinical systolic dysfunction ahead of diastolic dysfunction in patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy?
Does speckle-tracking echocardiography detect subclinical systolic dysfunction ahead of diastolic dysfunction in patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy?
Speckle-tracking echocardiography can detect subclinical systolic dysfunction in early diabetic cardiomyopathy, potentially before diastolic dysfunction appears, allowing for earlier management.
May support earlier STE screening for systolic dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy; leaves open whether this improves outcomes or alters management.
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Minciună et al. (2020) studied this question.
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