Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is a prevalent and severe complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). When the autonomic regulation of the cardiovascular system is affected, it is referred to as cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN), the most critical subtype of DAN. Early diagnosis of CAN is crucial, as it can identify patients at elevated risk for cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to assess the Neuropad test's effectiveness, specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy as a diagnostic tool for detecting DAN.
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is a prevalent and severe complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). When the autonomic regulation of the cardiovascular system is affected, it is referred to as cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN), the most critical subtype of DAN. Early diagnosis of CAN is crucial, as it can identify patients at elevated risk for cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to assess the Neuropad test's effectiveness, specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy as a diagnostic tool for detecting DAN.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
174
Neuropad examination was performed in all patients, after 10 minutes of rest without socks in a well-temperatured room. The result was considered normal if there was a complete color change and abnormal if there was no or incomplete color change.
University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA
Thessaloniki, Greece
sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of Neuropad to detect DAN
sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of Neuropad to detect DAN
Time frame: 1 year
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