Significance of Detection of Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Children with Congenital Heart Disease / 实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

0.05).Conclusions The serum MMP-9 can be tested as an objective index in appraisal the severity of the left to right shunt.The increased level of MMP-9 may be one of important mechanism for developing heart failure process in children with left to right shunt CHD.Monitor the level of MMP-9 will help us find adverse myocardial remodeling earlier and begin treatment immediately to prevent heart failure developing.