Electrocardiogram abnormalities and renal impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A healthcare facilities-based cross-sectional study in Dang district of Nepal.

Mahesh Kumar KhanalPratiksha BhandariRaja Ram DhunganaYadav GurungLal B RawalGyanendra PandeyMadan BhandariRijwan BhuiyanSurya DevkotaMaximilian de CourtenBarbora de Courten

Published in: Journal of diabetes investigation (2023)

A significant proportion of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus had ECG abnormalities and renal impairment, which were significantly associated with hypertension. Therefore, hypertension management and early screening are essential to prevent future cardiorenal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
south africa
heart rate
risk factors
heart rate variability
current status
patient reported outcomes
social media
health information
health insurance