Natriuretic peptide-directed medical therapy: a systematic review

Abstract Natriuretic peptides (NP) are strongly associated with perioperative cardiovascular events. However, in patients with raised NP, it remains unknown whether treatment to reduce NP levels prior to surgery results in better perioperative outcomes. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, w...

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Main Authors: Christella S. Alphonsus, Pooveshnie Govender, Reitze N. Rodseth, Bruce M. Biccard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-019-0134-y