Interleukin 18 as a new inflammatory mediator in left ventricular hypertrophy in children with end-stage renal disease

This study shows that elevated hsCRP and IL-18 are independent determinants of LVH in HD children. Understanding the role of inflammatory molecules in the pathogenesis of LVH in ESRD is important for prediction of high-risk group and implementation of targeted anti-inflammatory therapies.PMID:33565432 | DOI:10.4103/1319-2442.308329

Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - February 10, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ahlam Badawy Dalia A Nigm Ghada M Ezzat Yasser Gamal Source Type: research