Detection of diabetic cardiomyopathy in Egyptian children and adolescents with longstanding Type 1 diabetes and evaluating the effect of α-tocopherol supplementation on cardiac functions after 1 year; a single center prospective study.
Abstract:IntroductionDiabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious complication that frequently occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) necessitating early diagnosis. The aim of the current study was to detect subclinical DCM in Egyptian children and adolescents with T1D and evaluate the effect of antioxidants on myocardial dysfunction.Material and methodsThe current prospective observational cohort study included 81 T1D patients (9-20 years old) with diabetes duration > 4 years compared to 50 age and sex matched… Show more
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