Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2018.
World J Diabetes. Jan 15, 2018; 9(1): 1-24
Published online Jan 15, 2018. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v9.i1.1
Table 6 Diagnostic algorithm for diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy[3,39]
SymptomsSigns/diagnostic testsDifferential workup
Resting tachycardiaPalpitations could be asymptomaticClinical exam: Resting heart rate > 100 bpmAnemia hyperthyroidism fever
CVD (atrial fibrillation,
flutter, other)
Dehydration
Adrenal insufficiency
Some medications
Smoking, alcohol, caffeine
Recreational drugs (cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, mephedrone)
Orthostatic hypotensionLight-headednessClinical exam: A reduction of > 20 mmHg in the systolic blood pressure or > 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressureAdrenal insufficiency
WeaknessIntravascular volume depletion
FaintnessBlood loss/acute anemia
Visual impairmentDehydration
SyncopePregnancy/postpartum
CVD
Alcohol
Medication
Antiadrenergics
Antianginals
Antiarrhythmics
Anticholinergics
Diuretics
ACE inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blocker
Narcotics
Neuroleptics
Sedatives