The use of growth stimulation expressed gene 2 (sST2) as a heart failure biomarker
There is a need for cardiac biomarkers for the diagnosis of heart failure and to assist risk stratification and monitoring of therapy. Natriuretic peptides are currently widely used to assist diagnosis. The new marker sST2 has potential to provide prognostic information and to monitor therapy. by Dr Stuart J. Bennett and Dr Ruth M. Ayling […]