Relationship between B-type natriuretic peptide levels and echocardiographic indices of left ventricular filling pressures in post-cardiac surgery patients

Relationship between B-type natriuretic peptide levels and echocardiographic indices of left ventricular filling pressures in post-cardiac surgery patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is increased in post-cardiac surgery patients, however the mechanisms underlying BNP release are still unclear. In the current study, we aimed to assess the relationship between postoperative BNP leve...

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Main Authors: La Carrubba Salvatore, Amici Elisabetta, Posteraro Alfredo, Pastena Guglielmo, Piccoli Mara, Cerquetani Elena, Salustri Alessandro, Bakir Sherif, Al Mahmeed Wael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/7/1/49

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