PREVALENCE OF CARDIAC AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETICS AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiac autonomic neuropathy, Cardiovascular disease, HypertensionAbstract
Background: In the context of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the frequency of cardiac autonomic neuropathy has become a subject of intensive research. Understanding the prevalence and associated risk factors is pivotal for early detection, intervention, and improved patient outcomes. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus at a Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Medicine, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, from 16th Nov 2022 to 16 May 2023 on patients presenting with type 2 diabetes in the age group 20?75 years. Pregnant women, patients with end-stage renal disease and neurological abnormalities were excluded. The frequency of cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) was determined. Results: There was a total of 260 patients presenting with type 2 Diabetes mellitus during the study period. The mean age of the patients was 50.36±15.56 years. The frequency of cardiac autonomic neuropathy was 92 (35.4%), 62 were male and 30 were female. Conclusion: Cardiac autonomic neuropathy is a common micro-vascular complication in T2DM with duration of diabetes, age, and other microvascular complications being the significant contributors to its pathogenesis and severity.
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(2):11-3
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