NT-proBNP independently predicts long term mortality after acute exacerbation of COPD – a prospective cohort study

NT-proBNP independently predicts long term mortality after acute exacerbation of COPD – a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiovascular disease is prevalent and frequently unrecognized in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). NT-proBNP is an established risk factor in patients with heart failure. NT-proBNP may also be released fro...

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Main Authors: Høiseth Arne, Omland Torbjørn, Hagve Tor-Arne, Brekke Pål H, Søyseth Vidar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Heart failure
NT-proBNP
Mortality
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/97

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