Elevated plasma endocan and BOC in heart failure patients decrease after heart transplantation in association with improved hemodynamics

ConclusionOur results suggest that (i) plasma endocan in HF may reflect the state of pulmonary vascular congestion and PH-LHD, whereas (ii) plasma BOC may reflect the cardiac function and the hemodynamic overload  in HF. The exact role of these proteins and their clinical applicability as biomarkers in HF and PH-LHD ought to be investigated in larger cohorts.
Source: Heart and Vessels - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research