Growth differentiation factor 15 and cardiovascular events in patients with stable ischemic heart disease (The Heart and Soul Study)

Conclusions: Higher levels of GDF-15 are associated with major CV events in patients with stable ischemic heart disease. This suggests that GDF-15 is capturing an element of risk not explained by other known risk factors.

Source: American Heart Journal - December 9, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: David W. Schopfer, Ivy A. Ku, Mathilda Regan, Mary A. Whooley Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research