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#582 Comparison of biomarkers in predicting presence and severity of carcinoid heart disease in patients with metastatic mid-gut neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is evaluated using echocardiography. The utility of plasma biomarkers for detecting the presence/severity of CHD is under-explored.

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Authors: Dobson R, Burgess M, Pritchard M, Vora J, Valle J,

Keywords: carcinoid heart disease, biomarkers,

#230 Long-term Follow-up of Tissue Valve Prostheses in Carcinoid Heart Disease

Introduction: Development of carcinoid heart disease (CHD) increases morbidity and mortality. Cardiac valve replacement surgery improves functional class, but tissue prosthesis degeneration can occur early in CHD.

Conference: 8th Annual ENETSConcerence (2011)

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Authors: Knight D, Bhattacharyya S, Toumpanakis C, Caplin M, Davar J,

Keywords: carcinoid heart disease, bioprosthetic valves, 5-HIAA, chromogranin A, pulmonary homograft stenosis,