Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide concentration for diagnosis of acute heart failure with renal insufficiency
Background : Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is the diagnostic tool for acute heart failure (AHF).This natriuretic peptide level depends on renal function, through renal metabolism and excretion. Therefore we examined the effect ofrenal impairment on plasma BNP level during diagnosis of AH...
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Language: | English |
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
2016-07-01
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Series: | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/28915 |