Global Longitudinal Strain Correlates Poorly with Mortality in People with Diabetes Mellitus and Receiving Haemodialysis.

Introduction: Haemodialysis (HD) is a life-sustaining treatment for individuals with end-stage kidney disease. However, the risk of mortality remains significantly higher compared to the general population, even when matched for age and sex. Global longitudinal strain (GLS), derived from speckle tracking echocardiography, has shown promise as a predictor of mortality in HD patients.