Reduced lymphatic drainage promotes HFpEF and atherosclerosis

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 07 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41569-021-00505-8Impairment of drainage by the lymphatic system is involved in the accumulation of interstitial fluid in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and the development and progression of atherosclerotic plaque.

Source: Nature Reviews Cardiology - January 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gregory B. Lim Source Type: research