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Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Indices of Myocardial Fibrosis in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis

Year: 2016

Type: dissertation

Abstract: In this thesis, we will evaluate the association of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF-23) with myocardial fibrosis using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging techniques. Higher levels of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF-23) have been linked to increased risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, left ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure. Histologic studies on rats suggest an association between higher levels of FGF-23 with myocardial fibrosis. However, it is unknown whether such relationship exists in humans.

Source: WakeSpace Scholarship (Wake Forest University)

Author: Almahmoud, Mohamed Faher

Institutions: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2714968492

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