Abstract
Plasma endothelin levels are increased in patients with moderate and severe CHF. Conflicting data exist about the endothelin-l (ET) level in patients with mild to moderate CHF and the effect of maximal exercise on plasma ET levels. Methods and results: We determined the plasma levels of ET and various neurohumoral parameters in 93 patients with CHF in functional class II and III of the NYHA classification at rest and after maximal bicycle exercise. Baseline ET level was increased compared to an age-matched healthy volunteer group (6.95+/-0.31 vs 3.29+/-0.17 pg/ml, mean+/-S.E.M, P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 137-142 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 30-Sept-1998 |
Keywords
- neurohumoral activation
- endothelin
- heart failure
- exercise capacity
- PLASMA ENDOTHELIN
- BLOOD-FLOW