Disrupted serotonergic and sympathoadrenal systems in patients with chronic heart failure may serve as new therapeutic targets and novel biomarkers to assess severity, progression and response to treatment. [electronic resource]
- Cardiology 2009
- 277-86 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1421-9751
10.1159/000205962 doi
Adrenal Glands--physiopathology Adrenergic beta-Antagonists--therapeutic use Adult Biomarkers--blood Chronic Disease Dihydroxyphenylalanine--blood Disease Progression Dopamine--blood Epinephrine--blood Female Heart Failure--diagnosis Humans Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid--blood Male Middle Aged Norepinephrine--blood Serotonin--blood Severity of Illness Index Sympathetic Nervous System--physiopathology