The use of biomarkers as early warning systems in the evaluation of disease risk has
increased markedly in the last decade. Biomarkers are indicators of typical biological …

Heart failure (HF) is a complex disease in which cardiomyocyte injury leads to a cascade of
inflammatory and fibrosis pathway activation, thereby causing decrease in cardiac function …

Aims In acute heart failure (AHF), relationships between changes in B‐type natriuretic
peptide (BNP) and worsening renal function (WRF) and its prognostic implications have not …

During decongestion in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), it is common to observe
elevations in serum creatinine (sCr) values due to vascular congestion, a mechanism that …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a serious public health concern whose incidence has been
on a rise and is projected by the World Health Organization to be the leading global cause of …

Limited data exist on the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with
percutaneous mitral valve repair (PMVR). The objectives of the present study were (1) to …

This open access book presents a comprehensive overview of dilated cardiomyopathy,
providing readers with practical guidelines for its clinical management. The first part of the …

Introduction Outcomes in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) have remained poor.
Worsening renal function (WRF) is common among patients with ADHF. However, the …

Background Early detection for worsening renal function (WRF) is indispensable in patients
with acute decompensated heart failure (HF). We tested the hypothesis that the difference in …

Abstract Purpose of Review Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is one of the biggest
challenges in the management of chronic heart failure. Despite several advances in medical …