Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (6): 821-.doi: 10.12066/j.issn.1007-2861.1970

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Interpretation of Role of biomarkers for the prevention, assessment, and management of heart failure

XU Dongxu, ZHANG Haifeng, LI Xinli   

  1. Cardiovascular Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
  • Received:2017-10-31 Online:2017-12-30 Published:2017-12-30

Abstract:

Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome with high mobidity and mortality. Clinical analyses of biomarkers with dynamic variation during the pathological processes in HF can provide information about disease severity and improve the treatment strategies. 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement Role of Biomarkers for the Prevention, Assessment, and Management of Heart Failure summarize the existing available biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment of HF, which is helpful for the clinical practice in the future.

Key words: American Heart Association (AHA), biomarkers, heart failure