Inter- Not Intraindividual Differences in sTWEAK Levels Predict Functional Deterioration and Mortality in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

• Main Authors: Kai-Uwe Jarr (Author), Manfred Nelles (Author), Hugo A. Katus (Author), Emmanuel Chorianopoulos (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. TNF-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) has been reported to predict mortality in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. However, whether it can be used as a biomarker for disease monitoring or rather represents a risk factor for disease progression remains unclear. Aim of the Study. T...