B-type natriuretic peptide and high sensitive C-reactive protein predict 2-year all cause mortality in chest pain patients: a prospective observational study from Salta, Argentina

B-type natriuretic peptide and high sensitive C-reactive protein predict 2-year all cause mortality in chest pain patients: a prospective observational study from Salta, Argentina

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several mechanisms are involved in the pathophysiology of the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). We have addressed whether B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in admission samples may improve ri...

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Main Authors: Aarsland Torbjoern, Woie Leik, Nilsen Stein, Naesgaard Patrycja A, León de la Fuente Ricardo, Gallo Patricio, Grundt Heidi, Staines Harry, Nilsen Dennis WT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/11/57

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