To study LV mass index and to evaluate the prevalence of LVH, and risk factors for its development, in type 2 DM patients with and without micro-albuminuria

Abstract

Diabetesmellitus is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by chronic elevation of glucose in the blood, the body is unable to produce enough insulin for its own needs, either because of impaired insulin secretion, impaired insulin action, or both. Diabetes affects around 300 million people world-wide and is increasing exponentially. Chronic exposure to high blood glucose is a leading cause of renal failure, visual loss and a range of other types of tissue damage. Diabetes also predisposes to arterial disease and is often accompanied by hypertension, lipid disorders and obesity. Many cases of diabetes and almost all of its unwanted long-term consequences are potentially avoidable diabetes is associated with cardiac death. LVH is an independent risk factor for cardiac events. Here we are presenting data from study done at Holy Family hospital Mumbai India