Insights into the Role of Galectin-3 as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker of Atrial Fibrillation
This article comprehensively reviewed the evidence regarding the interplay between Gal-3 and patients with AF. Clinical implications of measuring Gal-3 in AF patients for diagnosis and prognosis are mentioned. Moreover, the role of Gal-3 as a potential biomarker for the management of AF recurrence is investigated. The association of Gal-3 and AF in special populations (coronary artery disease, HF, metabolic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus) has been explored in this review. Overall, although further studies are needed to enlighten the role of Gal-3 in the diagnosis and treatment of AF, our study demo...
Source: Disease Markers - October 18, 2023 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Yasmin Mohtasham Kia Alessandro Cannavo Pegah Bahiraie Sanam Alilou Behrad Saeedian Nastaran Babajani Elina Ghondaghsaz Amirmohammad Khalaji Amir Hossein Behnoush Source Type: research
