Severity of diabetic retinopathy is associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the association of severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD).

Methods: The subjects were 120 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). All patients underwent clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and echocardiographic examination.