Some inflammatory cytokines may contribute to the development and progression of heart failure by promoting myocardial hypertrophy,provoking contractile dysfunction,and inducing apoptosis.

• 一些炎症因子能通过促进心肌细胞肥厚、恶化心肌收缩功能以及诱导凋亡,在心衰的发展过程中具有重要作用。