STUDY TO KNOW THE ASYMPTOMATIC DIASTOLIC DYSFUNCTION FREQUENCY IN PATIENTS HAVING TYPE II DIABETES WITH NORMAL SYSTOLIC FUNCTION

The incidence of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in diabetic patients is more as compared to general population. Diabetes is most commonly associated with an increase in cardiovascular complications with IHD and left ventricular dysfunction. Diastolic dysfunction is defined as an early manifestation of this diabetic cardiovascular disease in front of systolic damage. Objective: The aim of this study was to know the asymptomatic diastolic dysfunction frequency in type II diabetic patients with normal systolic function. Materials and methods: A definite study was conducted in the Cardiology department of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology for a period of six months. We studied 200 patients with long-standing type II diabetes mellitus for four years. Echocardiography was performed to evaluate the diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle. Results: In our study, 15.50% (n = 31) were aged between 40-45, 31.5% (n = 63) were between 46-50 and 53% (n = 106) were between 51-55 years. age. The mean age was 49.84 ± 4.232 years, 55% (n = 110) and 45% (n = 90), respectively. Diastolic dysfunction was higher in patients with long-term diabetes mellitus. Type II like (78,40%). Conclusions: In this study, high diastolic dysfunction was observed in diabetic patients. Echocardiography should be performed for the early diagnosis and treatment institution. This will reduce morbidity and improve the outcome and prevent future heart failure. Keywords: left ventricular dysfunction, ischemic heart disease, diastolic dysfunction, type II diabetes mellitus