Diabetic Cardiomyopathy and Anesthesia

摘要

DIABETES mellitus is a growing public health concern, affecting 170 million individuals worldwide. The incidence of diabetes is increasing, not only in the aging population but also in young adults and children, in large measure as a result of escalating rates of obesity and adoption of a sedentary lifestyle. The World Health Organization estimates that the incidence of diabetes will increase to 300 million affected individuals by 2025, representing 5.4% of the world's population. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in diabetes, and the presence of diabetes increases the risk of peri-operative morbidity and mortality by twofold to threefold