Left atrial rather than left ventricular impaired mechanics are associated with the pro ‐fibrotic ST2 marker and outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

ConclusionsReduced LA‐GS but not LV functional systolic and diastolic parameters were associated with the pro‐fibrotic ST2 marker, HF symptoms and outcome in HFpEF.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - February 12, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: A. I. Nagy, C. Hage, B. Merkely, E. Donal, J. ‐C. Daubert, C. Linde, L. H. Lund, A. Manouras Tags: Original Article Source Type: research