I'm curious, if there's an increase in ESR, what exactly does that mean for the heart? I know a bit about what ESR is, but I'm trying to understand what kinds of heart problems could be associated with its rise. Could you help me figure this out?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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yes, an elevated esr is a poor prognostic factor or sign in patients with chronic heart failure.

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