Heart failure often remains underdiagnosed in patients with T2D due to overlapping of symptoms.1 Hence, we need to have a high index of suspicion in patients with T2D that may be developing HF and make an early diagnosis.
1. People with Type 2 Diabetes are at high risk of heart failure
2. In people with Type 2 Diabetes, cardiac and renal problems are interlinked
3. People with Type 2 Diabetes have an increased risk of heart failure
4. Importance of early referral by Primary Care to Cardiologist for diagnosis of heart failure
5. Importance of early referral for diagnosis when you suspect heart failure
Reference:
1. Groenewegen A, et al. Eur J Heart Fail. 2020;22(8):1342-1356.