Objectives
MicroRNAs are considered as a class of potential biomarkers for HF. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic value of microRNA423-5p in patients with HF.
Methods
The observational group comprised 98 patients diagnosed with HF due to coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (
n
= 45), hypertension (
n
= 26), or cardiac valve insufficiency (
n
= 27). Conversely, the control group consisted of 30 healthy volunteers without any history of HF. These patients were further classified into heart function class II (
n
= 33), class III (
n
= 32), and class IV (
n
= 33) according to the NYHA classification. Of these patients, 33 were diagnosed with HF with mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) and the remaining 65 with HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The diagnostic and prognostic significance of microRNA423-5p in patients with HF was assessed through laboratory parameter assessments (microRNA423-5p and B-type natriuretic peptide test, BNP), cardiac ultrasound evaluations (left ventricular ejection fraction, LVEF), and subsequent follow-up assessments.
Results
In this study, we found that patients with HF exhibited notably elevated levels of microRNA423-5p and BNP, as well as significantly lower LVEF values. A significant positive correlation between microRNA423-5p and BNP indicators was validated. In addition, our study also revealed an elevation in the level of microRNA423-5p correlating with the progression of the HF. The combined evaluation of LEVF, BNP, and microRNA423-5p demonstrated superior diagnostic efficacy in comparison to the solitary use of BNP.
Conclusions
Elevated levels of microRNA423-5p in the serum of patients with HF suggest its potential utility as a novel biomarker for both the diagnosis and prognosis of this condition.