Heart Failure

Data on heart failure discussed by A. Schainberg and colleagues

Published in Heart Disease Weekly, September 5th, 2010

Data detailed in 'Is there a link between glucose levels and heart failure' An update' have been presented. According to recent research from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, "It has been well documented that there is an increased prevalence of standard cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in association with diabetes and with diabetes-related abnormalities. Hyperglycemia, in particular, also plays an important role."

"Heart failure (HF) has become a frequent manifestation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among individuals with diabetes mellitus. Epidemiological studies suggest that the effect of hyperglycemia on HF risk is independent of other known risk factors. Analysis of...

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