-0.412，0.377，-0.343，0.297，P<0.05).Conclusion：The concentratons of plasma ghrelin ascended in elderly patients with chronic congestive heart failure，the more serious illness is，the higher they will be. The concentratons of plasma ghrelin associate with LVEF，LVEDD and the levels of INF-γ，IL-4 or NT-proBNP are significantly in elderly patients with chronic congestive heart failure.

    【Key words】 Elderly； Chronic congestive heart failure； Ghrelin； INF-γ； IL-4

    First-author’s address：Fuzhou First Hospital Affiliated of Fujian Medical University ......