Biomarker of myocardial fibrosis – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

Which of the following is a biomarker of myocardial fibrosis?

Correct answer: a) Soluble ST2 receptor
Galectin-3 is another biomarker of myocardial fibrosis.
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Reference

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