P6452Circulating human epididymis protein 4 is a novel prognostic predictor in ambulatory patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy

Background Myofibroblasts, which are activated fibroblasts, play an important role in interstitial fibrosis in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM). Recently, human epididymal body protein 4 (HE4) has attracted attention as a marker specific to myofibroblasts. However, the prognostic impact of HE-4 on cardiovascular events in NIDCM patients has not been reported. Purposes The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of...