| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2933520 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with CHF and cachexia have an increased hepatic fibrinogen synthesis rate related to the level of C-reactive protein. It is possible that increased protein turnover is one of the causes of weight loss in patients with severe heart failure.
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Authors
Klaus K.A. Witte, Sarah J. Ford, Tom Preston, John D. Parker, Andrew L. Clark,