Circulating 3 ‐hydroxy butyrate predicts mortality in patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

ConclusionsIn patients with HFrEF, circulating 3-OHB was a strong predictor of all-cause mortality independently of NT-proBNP. Circulating FFAs were the best predictor of 3-OHB levels.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - January 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kristian Hylleberg Christensen, Roni R. Nielsen, Morten Schou, Ida Gustafsson, Anders Jorsal, Allan Flyvbjerg, Lise Tarnow, Hans Erik B øtker, Caroline Kistorp, Mogens Johannsen, Niels Møller, Henrik Wiggers Tags: Original Article Source Type: research