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  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Endocrinology
  • Biomarker Discovery

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  • Circulating endothelin-1 (ET-1) and related peptides are investigated as cardiovascular risk markers.
  • ET-1 levels correlate with aging, blood pressure, lung function, and chronic kidney disease.
  • Associations exist between ET-1 and cardiac remodeling, including left atrial diameter and left ventricular mass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current knowledge on circulating ET-1 levels and cardiovascular events.
  • To examine ET-1 as a prognostic marker in various cardiovascular diseases.
  • To explore future research directions for ET-1 in personalized cardiovascular medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on endothelin-1 and cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Analysis of associations between ET-1 levels and clinical parameters.
  • Exploration of ET-1's role in predicting cardiovascular events and mortality.

Main Results:

  • ET-1 is associated with aging, blood pressure, lung function, and chronic kidney disease.
  • Elevated ET-1 levels correlate with cardiac remodeling and predict cardiovascular events.
  • ET-1 levels have been studied as prognostic markers in coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and heart failure.

Conclusions:

  • Circulating ET-1 is a significant factor in cardiovascular health and disease prognosis.
  • Future research should focus on utilizing ET-1 levels for personalized treatment and prevention strategies.
  • ET-1 and related peptides hold potential for guiding therapeutic decisions in cardiovascular medicine.