Old and newer biomarkers in heart failure: from pathophysiology to clinical significance

• Published in: Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) Vol. 14; no. 10; p. 690
• Main Authors: Sherwi, Nasser, Pellicori, Pierpaolo, Joseph, Anil C, Buga, Laszlo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2013
• Subjects: Animals; Biomarkers - metabolism; Endothelin-1 - metabolism; Galectin 3 - metabolism; Glycopeptides - metabolism; Heart Failure - diagnosis; Heart Failure - metabolism; Heart Failure - physiopathology; Humans; Interleukin-1 Receptor-Like 1 Protein; Natriuretic Peptides - metabolism; Peptide Fragments - metabolism; Predictive Value of Tests; Prognosis; Receptors, Cell Surface - metabolism; Troponin - metabolism

Heart failure is a complex disease in which a careful clinical examination and the measurement of cardiac function may not always be sufficient for making a correct diagnosis. Measuring plasma levels of natriuretic peptides may assist in this process, also offering a good tool for accurate risk stra...