Definition: Diabetes complications in which VENTRICULAR REMODELING in the absence of CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS and hypertension results in cardiac dysfunctions, typically LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION. The changes also result in myocardial hypertrophy, myocardial necrosis and fibrosis, and collagen deposition due to impaired glucose tolerance.
coordinate IM with specific heart disease (IM) + specific type of diabetes mellitus (IM) if pertinent
Other names Diabetic Cardiomyopathy; Cardiomyopathy, Diabetic; Cardiomyopathies, Diabetic
