ea0037ep560 | Obesity and cardiovascular endocrinology | ECE2015
Holmager Pernille
, Egstrup Michael
, Gustafsson Ida
, Schou Morten
, Dahl Jordi
, Ramussen Lars Melholt
, Moller Jacob
, Tuxen Christian
, Faber Jens
, Kistorp Caroline
Aims: Diabetic patients with heart failure (HF) have an adverse prognosis, which could be linked with reduced left ventricular (LV) contractile reserve. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) and fibulin-1 are potential biomarkers of fibrosis. The aims were to evaluate the impact of DM on Gal-3 and fibulin-1 levels and the association to LV contractile reserve in HF patients with and without diabetes (DM).Methods and results: From an out-patient HF clinic 155 patients with ...