
pmid: 25934361
Heart failure is a commonly encountered condition associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare cost. For years, its management has been strongly influenced by the use of B-type natriuretic peptide and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide biomarkers. In some cases, this approach does not always identify patients with heart failure accurately and may not provide the best prognostic assessment, particularly in the presence of comorbidities. Biomarkers that help refine diagnosis and risk stratification are needed. Soluble ST2, a peptide belonging to the interleukin-1 receptor family, is secreted when cardiomyocytes and cardiac fibroblasts are subjected to mechanical strain. Although preliminary results on this novel biomarker are encouraging, additional and more comprehensive studies are clearly needed to establish its role in the management of patients with heart failure. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of data currently available.
Heart Failure, Male, Receptors, Cell Surface, Receptors, Interleukin, Prognosis, Interleukin-1 Receptor-Like 1 Protein, Dyspnea, Cardiovascular Diseases, Predictive Value of Tests, Reference Values, Ventricular Dysfunction, Animals, Humans, Female, Biomarkers
Heart Failure, Male, Receptors, Cell Surface, Receptors, Interleukin, Prognosis, Interleukin-1 Receptor-Like 1 Protein, Dyspnea, Cardiovascular Diseases, Predictive Value of Tests, Reference Values, Ventricular Dysfunction, Animals, Humans, Female, Biomarkers
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