Prognostic value of plasma brain natriuretic peptide in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Introduction: Early detection of pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale could be beneficial in managing patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) because the prognosis of these conditions is poor. Plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are elevated in patients with PH second...
Main Authors: | Ahmed E. Mansour, Ayman A. Abdelsamad, Mohamed M. El Arman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-10-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763812000623 |
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