MicroRNA Test for Women's Heart Failure Diagnosis
Researchers at the University of Oslo have identified a panel of four microRNAs that can distinguish between heart failure types and healthy individuals.
Two biomarkers are particularly relevant for women, offering new precision tools for diagnosing heart failure.
Heart failure affects millions worldwide, with women often being misdiagnosed or receiving late diagnoses.
There are two main types of heart failure: heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
- HFrEF: the heart has a diminished ability to pump blood.
- HfpEF: the heart struggles to fill with blood.
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Author's summary: MicroRNA test may improve heart failure diagnosis in women.