Endogenous and exogenous erythropoietin in left ventricular dysfunction
PhD ceremony: Ms. A.M.S. Belonje, 13.15 uur, Academiegebouw, Broerstraat 5, Groningen
Thesis: Endogenous and exogenous erythropoietin in left ventricular dysfunction
Promotor(s): prof. D.J. van Veldhuisen, prof. W.H. van Gilst, prof. A.A. Voors
Faculty: Medical Sciences
The aim of this study is twofold. We studied the effect of erythropoietin (Epo) on left ventricular function when given after an acute myocardial infarction and as a prognostic marker to gain more insight in the pathophysiological processes of chronic heart failure (HF). In conclusion, in patients with HF Epo levels are often elevated which is associated with an impaired prognosis. In HF, other factors than haemoglobin drive Epo levels, of which inflammatory factors and cardiac ischemia are interesting candidates.
| Last modified: | 13 March 2020 01.15 a.m. |
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