2015 AACC

Established and Novel Biomarkers of Heart Failure-192008 (Room Georgia World Congress Center - B217)

26 Jul 15
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Biomarkers, Cardiovascular Disease

Speaker(s): Petr Jarolim, Brigham & Women's Hospital; James Januzzi, Massachusetts General Hospital; Hanna Gaggin, Massachusetts General Hospital

After this session, participants will be able to: 1) describe biosynthesis and degradation of natriuretic peptides and molecular basis of the BNP-heart failure paradox; 2) prepare for future strategies around natriuretic peptide guided heart failure care; and 3) list the potential value of novel biomarkers of heart failure such as Galectin-3, GDF15, soluble ST2 and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7