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Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential From a Heart Failure Specialist's Point of View.
Journal of the American Heart Association - 1 Aug 2023
Sikking Maurits A, Stroeks Sophie L V M, Waring Olivia J, Henkens Michiel T H M, Riksen Niels P, Hoischen Alexander, Heymans Stephane R B, Verdonschot Job A J
Abstract excerpt
Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is a common bone marrow abnormality induced by age-related DNA mutations, which give rise to proinflammatory immune cells. These immune cells exacerbate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and may induce or accelerate heart failure. The mechanisms involved are complex but point toward a central role for proinflammatory macrophages and an...
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