The fatty hearts of patients with diabetes

Nat Rev Cardiol. 2009 Apr;6(4):268-9. doi: 10.1038/nrcardio.2009.30.

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is a novel research tool used to noninvasively quantify myocardial triglyceride content. This method provides the opportunity to study myocardial steatosis in patients with diabetes.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • News

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Cardiomyopathies / etiology
  • Cardiomyopathies / metabolism*
  • Cardiomyopathies / physiopathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy*
  • Myocardium / metabolism*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • Triglycerides / metabolism*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / etiology*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / metabolism
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / physiopathology

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Triglycerides