Serum brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in heart valve disease
Serum levels of natriuretic peptides (BNP and NT- proBNP) are known to increase in cardiac failure, and aid in the diagnosis and management of such patients. BNP and NT-proBNP also increase in patients with heart valve lesions, and may contribute to the assessment and management of these patients. T...
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| Language: | English |
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South African Heart Association
2017-04-01
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| Series: | SA Heart Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/SAHJ/article/view/2057 |