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ArticleDiabetology & metabolic syndrome2025

Interaction between the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score and vitamin D deficiency on left ventricular hypertrophy and impaired diastolic function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Yun-Ming Li, Jia-Yi Huang, Ran Guo, Shi-Ming Li, Cong Chen, Min Wu, Run Wang, Ming-Ya Liu, Kai-Hang Yiu

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Yun-Ming LiHealth Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Jia-Yi HuangDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Room 1929B/K1931, Block K, Hong Kong, China.
Ran GuoDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Room 1929B/K1931, Block K, Hong Kong, China.
Shi-Ming LiDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Shen Zhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
Cong ChenDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Shen Zhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
Min WuDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Shen Zhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
Run WangDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Shen Zhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
Ming-Ya LiuDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Shen Zhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
Kai-Hang YiuDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Shen Zhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China. khkyiu@hku.hk.

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High Level-Hospital Program, Health Commission of Guangdong Province, China No. HKUSZH201901001HKU-SZH Fund for Shenzhen Key Medical Discipline No. SZXK2020081the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen, China No. SZSM201911020
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Abstract

aimsThe present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis Score (NFS), vitamin D deficiency, and their interaction on the Left Ventricle (LV) structure and diastolic function in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.

methodsA total of 595 T2DM patients were recruited and stratified according to NFS grades (low, intermediate, and high) and the level of serum 25(OH)D (with and without vitamin D deficiency). Parameters of LV structure and diastolic dysfunction were measured by echocardiography. The association between NFS and LV structure and diastolic function was assessed using multivariable linear regression models stratified by vitamin D levels.

resultsLeft ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) was more prevalent in patients with high NFS compared to those with low and intermediate NFS (41.0 vs 14.0% and 9.0%, P < 0.001). The average E/e' was higher in patients with intermediate and high NFS, as compared to those with low NFS. Within the high NFS group, patients with vitamin D deficiency exhibited significantly higher left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and average E/e' compared to those without vitamin D deficiency. An interaction between vitamin D and NFS groups was found on both LVMI (P for interaction = 0.008) and average E/e' (P for interaction = 0.001).

conclusionsNFS and vitamin D deficiency are associated with an increased risk of LVH and impaired diastolic function in patients with T2DM. Notably, the impact of vitamin D deficiency on these parameters is more pronounced in individuals with a high NFS score.

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Left ventricular diastolic dysfunctionLeft ventricular hypertrophyNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis scoreType 2 diabetes mellitusVitamin D deficiency

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PMCPMC12315323

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