NT-proBNP as Early Marker of Subclinical Late Cardiotoxicity after Doxorubicin Therapy and Mediastinal Irradiation in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Background. Childhood cancer survivors treated with anthracyclines and mediastinal irradiation are at risk for late onset cardiotoxicity. Aims of the Study. To assess the role of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) as early predictors of late onset c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/513219 |