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Association between Serum Albumin Status with Heart Failure (HF) Patients in Bangladesh

M Banu1, M M Rahaman, P K Chakraborty

  • 1Dr Motahera Banu, M Phil (Biochemistry), Thesis Part Student, Mymensingh Medical College (MMC), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|August 27, 2020
PubMed

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Low serum albumin levels are significantly associated with heart failure (HF). This finding suggests serum albumin can help monitor HF patient management and treatment effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome.
  • Effective monitoring of HF patients is crucial for management.
  • Serum albumin's role in HF prognosis requires further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between serum albumin levels and heart failure.
  • To assess the potential of serum albumin as a biomarker for HF management.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted from January 2018 to December 2018.
  • Inclusion of 120 subjects: 60 diagnosed with HF (case group) and 60 healthy individuals (control group).
  • Serum albumin levels determined using a colorimetric method; statistical analysis performed using SPSS.

Main Results:

  • Mean serum albumin levels were 3.25±0.59 in the HF group and 4.14±0.38 in the control group.
  • A statistically significant decrease (p<0.001) in mean serum albumin was observed in HF patients compared to controls.
  • Indicates a strong inverse correlation between serum albumin and the presence of heart failure.

Conclusions:

  • Serum albumin is significantly lower in patients with heart failure.
  • Serum albumin may serve as a valuable biomarker for monitoring heart failure.
  • Further research can explore therapeutic interventions targeting albumin levels in HF management.

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