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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2021; 12(8): 1233-1247
Published online Aug 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i8.1233
Published online Aug 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i8.1233
Cardiac changes in infants of diabetic mothers
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Osama El razaky, Doaa El Amrousy, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 35127, Egypt
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Center, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain
Author contributions: Al-Biltagi M had the idea, searched the topic, and wrote the manuscript draft; Al-Biltagi M, El Razaky O and El Amrousy D wrote and revised the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Mohammed Al-Biltagi, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Albahr Street, Tanta 35127, Egypt.
Received: January 7, 2021
Peer-review started: January 7, 2021
First decision: May 3, 2021
Revised: May 11, 2021
Accepted: July 7, 2021
Article in press: July 7, 2021
Published online: August 15, 2021
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Peer-review started: January 7, 2021
First decision: May 3, 2021
Revised: May 11, 2021
Accepted: July 7, 2021
Article in press: July 7, 2021
Published online: August 15, 2021
Processing time: 214 Days and 0.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Gestational diabetes mellitus (DM) has a significant impact on cardiac function and structure, both antenatally and postnatally, an effect that could persist till late adulthood. Therefore, prevention, early detection, and strict management of gestational DM could help to minimize the risk of cardiac disorders in the foetus, neonates, children, and even adults.