Combined use of low T3 syndrome and NT-proBNP as predictors for death in patients with acute decompensated heart failure

Abstract Background In patients with established HF, low triiodothyronine syndrome (LT3S) is commonly present, and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a useful marker for predicting death. This study was aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of LT3S in combination with NT-proBN...

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Main Authors: Xinke Zhao, Rongcheng Zhang, Hugang Jiang, Kai Liu, Chengxu Ma, Ming Bai, Tao An, Younan Yao, Xinqiang Wang, Ming Wang, Yingdong Li, Yuhui Zhang, Jian Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00801-x