
Figure 1. Heart failure, illustration.
People with diabetes may have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) or with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Hypertension is often a precursor of heart failure of either type of heart failure, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease can coexist with either type; conversely, prior myocardial infarction is frequently a key factor in HFrEF.
To prevent and manage both atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and heart failure, cardiovascular risk factors should be systematically assessed at least once a year in all patients with diabetes. These risk factors include duration of diabetes, obesity/overweight, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking, a family history of premature coronary disease, chronic kidney disease, and the presence of albuminuria. Modifiable abnormal risk factors should be treated in accordance with best practices; see the 2022 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care for detailed guidance.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori, Yasmine S. Ali. Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Failure - Medscape - Feb 15, 2022.
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