with systolic heart failure through improved left ventricular (LV) systolic performance.
However, it is unclear whether IL-1 blockade affects LV systolic performance. Methods: We
pooled data from 2 clinical trials of patients with systolic heart failure who were randomized
to IL-1 blockade or placebo. We estimated changes in LV systolic performance (LV ejection
fraction [LVEF] and end-systolic elastance [LV Ees]) and pressure–volume area (PVA), a …