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Pathophysiology of Advanced Heart Failure: What Knowledge Is Needed for Clinical Management?
Jan Biegus1, Piotr Niewinski1, Krystian Josiak1
1Department of Heart Diseases, Wrocław Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland; Centre for Heart Diseases, Wrocław University Hospital, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland.
Abstract:
Understanding of heart failure (HF) has evolved from a simple hemodynamic problem through a neurohormonally and proinflammatory-driven syndrome to a complex multiorgan dysfunction accompanied by inadequate energy handling. This article discusses the most important clinical aspects of advanced HF pathophysiology. It presents the concept of neurohormonal activation and its deleterious effect on cardiovascular system and reflex control. The current theories regarding the role of inflammation, cytokine activation, and myocardial remodeling in HF progression are presented. Advanced HF is a multiorgan syndrome with interplay between cardiovascular system and other organs. The role of iron deficiency is also discussed.
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