The arrhytmias in patients with diabetes mellitus
Migra, M.; Kovář, F.; Mokáň, M.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi 59(5): 361-365
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-773X PMID: 23767449 Document Number: 665315
Cardiovascular disorders are the most common reason of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus, which is strongly associated with cardiac and cerebrovascular events, is increasing during the last decades. Based on the results of clinical studies we summarize in the review article the risk factors and patomechanisms connecting diabetes mellitus to incidence of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. The paper analyzes influence of diabetes mellitus on atrial fibrillation and arrhythmogenic effect of antidiabetic drugs.