Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide concentration for diagnosis of acute heart failure with renal insufficiency

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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Main Authors: Naila Atik Khan, Md. Mozammel Hoque, Subrata Kumar Biswas, Mohammad Masum Alam, Mohammad Shahed Ashraf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2016-07-01
Series:Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
Subjects:
Acute heart failure
Natriuretic peptide
Renal insufficiency
Online Access:https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/28915

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