Serum Aldosterone as Predictor of Progression of Coronary Heart Disease in Patients Without Signs of Heart Failure After Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Journal: Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) early risk assessment of development of complications is of great importance. It is proven that aldosterone level has a major role in progression of cardiovascular pathology.

Authors

  • Nerma Resic
    Intensive Care Unit, Clinic for Heart, Blood Vessel and Rheumatic Diseases, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Azra Durak-Nalbantic
    Department of Cardiology, Clinic for Heart, Blood Vessel and Rheumatic Diseases, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Alen Dzubur
    Department of Cardiology, Clinic for Heart, Blood Vessel and Rheumatic Diseases, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Alden Begic
    Department of Angiology, Clinic for Heart, Blood Vessel and Rheumatic Diseases, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Edin Begic
    Department of Cardiology, General Hospital «Prim. dr. Abdulah Nakas», Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.