Abstract:Introduction
Although initially believed to be less severe than heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) prevalence has increased and accounts for as much as 50% of heart failure cases [1,2]. Treatment options remain limited and aim primarily for symptom relief and improvement of quality of life [2]. Urocortin-2 (Ucn-2) belongs to the corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) family and has been found to have significant benefic… Show more
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