Prognostic significance of growth differentiation factor-15 across age in chronic heart failure.

Kanako Teramoto Kotaro NochiokaYasuhiko SakataKunihiro NishimuraHiroaki ShimokawaSatoshi Yasudanull null

Published in: ESC heart failure (2024)

Some clinical correlates of GDF15 have an interaction with age. GDF15 is an important determinant of cardiovascular endpoints, particularly in patients aged around 70 years. The additive value of GDF15 appeared consistent across ages, suggesting the use of a universal cut-off value.

Keyphrases

ejection fraction
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis