Background: Diabetic patients present an increased risk for heart failure (HF) independently of the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension. However, little is known about circulatory microRNA (miRNA), an important regulatory RNA in this population.
Objectives: To evaluate serum miRNA profile of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and HF and analyze its relationship with pathophysiological pathways involved.
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is characterized by transient abnormalities of myocardial contractility. Noninvasive tests are currently being sought to differentiate TTS from acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
The Aim Of The Study: To evaluate the prevalence of TTS and echocardiographic parameters to distinguish apical TTS from acute anterior wall infarction.