Role of aldosterone on lung structural remodelling and right ventricular function in congestive heart failure
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mechanisms of benefit of mineralocorticoid receptors antagonists in congestive heart failure (CHF) are still debated. We hypothesized that aldosterone contributes to pulmonary remodelling and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-12-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/11/72 |