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ReviewCardiovascular endocrinology & metabolism2024

Cardiac autonomic neuropathy: impact on severe hypoglycemic unawareness and orthostatic hypotension in diabetic dysautonomia, a case series and review.

Chaoneng Wu, Rakesh Devireddy, Andrew Zazaian, Sujata Kambhatla, Opada Alzohaili, Chadi Saad

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Review in Cardiovascular endocrinology & metabolism, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Chaoneng WuDepartments of Internal Medicine.
Rakesh DevireddyCardiology, Garden City Hospital, Michigan State University, Garden City.
Andrew ZazaianDepartments of Internal Medicine.
Sujata KambhatlaDepartments of Internal Medicine.
Opada AlzohailiEndocrinology, Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center, Dearborn.
Chadi SaadNephrology Department, Garden City Hospital, Michigan State University, Garden City.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) and its associated cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) can lead to potentially fatal complications. We analyzed two distinct cases of DAN/CAN based on comprehensive cardiovascular autonomic reflex tests (CARTs). Case 1 involves a 27-year-old patient with T1DM suffering from recurrent severe hypoglycemic unawareness due to DAN. After implementing an automated insulin delivery system, the glucose management improved significantly. Case 2 describes a 60-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes experiencing debilitating orthostatic hypotension. The initiation of Midodrine and Fludrocortisone markedly improved symptoms and capacity of daily activities. This observational study highlights the critical yet frequently overlooked severe manifestations of DAN/CAN, specifically hypoglycemic unawareness and orthostatic hypotension. CARTs play a pivotal role in confirming the diagnosis and guiding therapeutic decisions. Tailored interventions, including advanced technologies like automated insulin delivery systems for T1DM and pharmacotherapy targeting neurogenic orthostasis, can significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

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cardiac autonomic neuropathydiabetesdysautonomiahypoglycemia unawarenessorthostatic hypotension

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PMID39574826
PMCPMC11581756

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