The Role of Endothelin in Heart Failure

被引:8
作者
Angerio, Allan D. [1 ]
机构
[1] Georgetown Univ, Sch Nursing & Hlth Studies, Box 571107,3700 Reservoir Rd,NW, Washington, DC 20057 USA
关键词
cardiac remodeling; ET-1; heart failure; inflammation; vasoactive amines;
D O I
10.1097/00002727-200510000-00008
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 [临床医学]; 100602 [中西医结合临床];
摘要
Current treatments for heart failure extend the life of the patient but do not stop the progression of the disease process. These treatments may not be addressing the underlying cause of cellular injury. The role of endothelin in cardiac remodeling and inflammation may be important in the progression of failure, and endothelin antagonists may be beneficial in treatment in combination with drugs already in use.
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页码:355 / 359
页数:5
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