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Subclinical Vascular Endothelial Dysfunctions and Myocardial Changes With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents

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Vascular endothelial dysfunction, accelerated thickening of arterial intima, and changes in ventricular functions contribute to increased cardiovascular morbidity in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study aimed to investigate the functional-structural changes in the arteries and myocardium together with affection of highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), circulating endothelial cells (CECs), and vitamin C levels in children with T1DM. Also, to test the association with early atherosclerotic changes. The study included 30 children with a diagnosis of T1DM and 30 healthy subjects matched by sex, age, and body mass index. Serum lipids, HbA1c, hsCRP, vitamin C, and CECs were detected. Corrected QT interval (QTc), cardiac dimensions, and left ventricular (LV) functions were assessed using conventional echocardiography. Noninvasive ultrasound was used to measure brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) responses and carotid intima-media thickness (IMT). The QTc interval was significantly higher in the diabetic patients than in the control subjects (P < 0.001). The findings showed LV diastolic dysfunction as reflected by significantly lower early peak flow velocity, decreased E/A ratio, increased early filling deceleration time (DcT), and prolonged isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT) (P < 0.001 for each). The children with diabetes had a significantly lower FMD response, increased IMT, lower vitamin C level, higher hsCRP, and higher CEC compared with the control subjects (P < 0.001 for each). A positive correlation between CEC and HbA1c was found (P = 0.004). An alteration in myocardial function and endothelial dysfunction may begin early with the association of early atherosclerotic changes. These changes are accelerated when glycemic control is poor. The authors recommend early and close observation of children with diabetes for any alterations in cardiac and vascular endothelial function. Vitamin C supplementation may reduce the risk of complications.

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We acknowledge the Grant support to all staff members and the nursing team in the diabetic outpatient clinic of the pediatric Department at Assiut Children University Hospital, Egypt, for their help and cooperation in the completion of this study.

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  1. Pediatric Department, PICU, Children University Hospital, Assiut University, B.O, 71111, Assiut, Egypt

    Azza A. Eltayeb & Faisal-Alkhateeb Ahmad

  2. Clinical Pathology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt

    Douaa M. Sayed

  3. Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt

    Amany M. Osama

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Eltayeb, A.A., Ahmad, FA., Sayed, D.M. et al. Subclinical Vascular Endothelial Dysfunctions and Myocardial Changes With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents. Pediatr Cardiol 35, 965–974 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-014-0883-9

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