The association of left atrial volume index and coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetic patients without a history of hypertension and valvular heart disease
BACKGROUND: Left atrial volume index (LAVI) evaluated using echocardiography serves a powerful predictor of cardiovascular outcomes. Since type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a main risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), the present investigation was conducted to examine the association between LAVI and incidenc...