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Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Scientists found evidence that serotonin may speed the progression of degenerative mitral regurgitation in people with a specific genetic variant who take SSRI antidepressants.
PMC (NIH)
Serotonin—A Driver of Progressive Heart Valve Disease
The review argues serotonin is an important driver of aortic stenosis and valvular disease, capable of inducing all phases of valvular disease via the 5-HT2B receptor.
PMC (NIH)
Serotonin and catecholamines in the development and progression of heart valve diseases
Valvular pathologies are observed in patients with carcinoid tumors that elevate circulating serotonin, which contributes to fibrous plaques on heart valves.
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