RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Otrompke, John T1 Hypotheses Explaining the Mystery of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy Include Fatty Acids, Transcription Factors JF MD Conference Express YR 2013 FD SAGE Publications VO 13 IS 11 SP 32 OP 32 DO 10.1177/155989771311018 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/11/32.abstract AB Factors such as fatty acids, sex differences, and little-known transcription factors may account for some of the mystery of why diabetes is toxic to the myocardium. This article reviews the evidence for these factors and how they contribute to diabetic cardiomyopathy.