Comorbid Diabetes Is Associated With Dyspnea Severity and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Black Adults With Heart Failure
Comorbid diabetes was associated with higher dyspnea severity and adverse cardiometabolic profiles in Black adults with heart failure. These findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions addressing diabetes management and cardiometabolic risk factors to improve symptom control and outcomes in this high-risk population. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and develop tailored therapeutic strategies for managing comorbidities in persons with heart failure, particularly in minoritized communities.
Authors
- Brittany Butts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4862-7086)
- Melinda Higgins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6579-5885)
- Sandra B. Dunbar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8752-2343)
- Erica Davis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9145-415X)
- Joseph A Kamara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1860-3673)
- Alanna A. Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8033-3707)
Institutions
- Emory University (US)
- Bayer (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing Research
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nnr.0000000000000784
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.40
Funders
- National Institutes of Health