This study showed that a higher plasma BNP was associated with a lower LAA flow velocity in patients with NV-AF and normal LV systolic function. The plasma BNP may complement the role of the CHADS score in predicting lower LAA flow velocity.

The present study demonstrated that decreased early diastolic mitral annular velocity relates to the parameter reflecting carotid atherosclerosis. Therefore, the presence of severe carotid atherosclerosis may affect LV diastolic dysfunction.

Patients with diabetes may already have subclinical LV myocardial dysfunction when DPN is Grade I. Assessment of LV longitudinal systolic function by GLS may be important in diabetic patients with DPN.

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