Role of brain natriuretic peptide as a novel prognostic biomarker in acute ischemic stroke
Aim: We investigated to study the prognostic importance of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in ischemic stroke. Materials and Methods: We prospectively enrolled 100 patients with acute ischemic stroke and measured plasma BNP levels and compared with age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Risk factors...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology |
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Online Access: | http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2016;volume=19;issue=4;spage=462;epage=466;aulast=Menon |