AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Two immune proteins linked to later heart failure risk
An observational study of adults assessed at average ages 57 and 75 linked two anti-inflammatory blood proteins to later heart failure hospitalizations.An observational study of adults assessed at average ages 57 and 75 linked two anti-inflammatory blood proteins to later heart failure hospitalizations.

Cohort studyHeart failure
Who was studiedAdults, 10 years
What changedRisk of heart failure hospitalization was higher with higher levels of PD-L1 and IL-18BP
The catchPre-existing inflammation or early heart changes may confound the link to heart failure