Can NT-proBNP Levels Be an Early Biomarker of Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Preterm Infants?
Background/Objective: N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a cardiac natriuretic hormone that cardiomyocytes release in response to ventricular stretch. It helps with the diagnosis of heart failure in adults, but this application in preterm infants has rarely been reported. This...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Children |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/7/1002 |