Prognostic value of short-term follow-up BNP in hospitalized patients with heart failure

Prognostic value of short-term follow-up BNP in hospitalized patients with heart failure

Abstract Background B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) has prognostic significance in heart failure (HF), and reductions in BNP may predict clinical improvement. However, there are limited data regarding the prognostic value of BNP during short-term follow-up. The aim of this study was to evaluate the...

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Main Authors: Sayma Sabrina Khanam, Jung-Woo Son, Jun-Won Lee, Young Jin Youn, Junghan Yoon, Seung-Hwan Lee, Jang-Young Kim, Sung Gyun Ahn, Min-Soo Ahn, Byung-Su Yoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
B-type natriuretic peptide
Heart failure
Prognosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0632-0

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