Impact of Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy on Left Ventricular Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

This echocardiographic study explores the effect of cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) on left ventricular function in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Participants were evaluated using heart rate variability indices and echocardiographic parameters such as ejection fraction and diastolic function. The presence of CAN correlated with significant left ventricular dysfunction, indicating early subclinical myocardial impairment. Routine CAN assessment is recommended to prevent diabetic cardiac complications.