Prognostic Value of Serum B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Early Mortality and Morbidity of Children with Congenital Heart Disease after Open Heart Surgery
Background: Brain type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a cardiac hormone that is secreted mainly by the ventricles in response to volume expansion and pressure load. It can predict post-operative complications after heart surgery in adults. We sought to investigate the prognostic value of BNP in childr...
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Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2009-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Tehran University Heart Center |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/13526.pdf&manuscript_id=13526 |