Vitamin D3 repletion versus placebo as adjunctive treatment of heart failure patient quality of life and hormonal indices: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Vitamin D3 repletion versus placebo as adjunctive treatment of heart failure patient quality of life and hormonal indices: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Abstract Background Vitamin D status may influence heart failure (HF) patient outcomes by affecting b-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), parathyroid hormone (PTH), and enhancing cardiac contractility. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with morbidity and mortality in HF patients. The objective of this...

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Main Authors: Heidi D. Moretti, Vincent J. Colucci, Bradley D. Berry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Vitamin D
Heart failure
B-type natriuretic peptide
Parathyroid hormone
Inflammation
C-reactive protein
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0707-y

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