Abstract:Objective: Galectin-3 levels were found to be associated with worse prognosis in various cardiac disorders. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between serum galectin-3 levels and prognosis among HCM patients.Material and Methods: This study included 107 consecutive patients with HCM. Galectin-3 levels were evaluated in all participants and the HCM Risk-SCD calculated in patients with HCM for each patient.Results: The low galectin-3 and high galectin-3 groups showed significant differences in N… Show more
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