High serum erythropoietin levels are related to heart failure development in subjects from the general population with albuminuria: data from PREVEND

ConclusionHigh serum EPO levels are independently associated with an increased risk of new‐onset HF in subjects with albuminuria. More research into the pathophysiological mechanisms linking EPO levels to HF is needed to understand this association.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - January 18, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Niels Grote Beverborg, Haye H. van der Wal, IJsbrand T. Klip, Adriaan A. Voors, Rudolf A. de Boer, Wiek H. van Gilst, Dirk J. van Veldhuisen, Ron T. Gansevoort, Hans L. Hillege, Pim van der Harst, Stephan J.L. Bakker, Peter van der Meer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research