Increased interleukin-6 is associated with higher risk of heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes.

Sharon RemmelzwaalStanley M H YeungMarieke T BlomMartin H de BorstPetra J M EldersJoline W J Beulens

Published in: ESC heart failure (2024)

Higher IL-6 levels are associated with the development of HF in persons with T2D. Further research should determine whether IL-6-lowering interventions could prevent the development of HF.

Keyphrases

heart failure
acute heart failure
physical activity
left ventricular
atrial fibrillation