Serum levels of the soluble IL-1 receptor family member ST2 and right ventricular dysfunction.

Aims: We aimed to assess the relationship between right ventricle (RV) dysfunction parameters and the soluble IL-1 receptor family member (sST2) in patients with secondary pulmonary hypertension owing tochronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Materials & Methods: A total of 36 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and secondary pulmonary hypertension (mean age: 59 ± 7 years) and 36 healthy volunteers (mean age: 59 ± 8 years) were enrolled in the study. sST2 and NT-proBNP levels, as well as specific echocardiographic parameters were measured.