The value of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT Pro-BNP) to predict sudden cardiac death in chronic heart failure patients with normal renal function; a systematic review and meta-analysis

Context: The role of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT pro-BNP) has been understood as an important and critical biomarker in the diagnosis and predicting poor outcome of cardiac dysfunction. Objectives: We aimed to systematically review the papers on the value of NT pro-BNP in predicti...

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Main Authors: Mehrdad Sheikhvatan, Zhaleh Ataei, Aigin Heydari, Aryan Zahergivar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Nephropharmacology
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Online Access:http://jnephropharmacology.com/PDF/npj-7-164.pdf