Identification and guided treatment of ventricular dysfunction in general practice using blood B-type natriuretic peptide.
BACKGROUND: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a blood test which detects ventricular wall stretch and is being increasingly used in primary care on limited evidence. AIM: To assess the practical implications and potential clinical benefit of measuring BNP to identify and guide the treatment of un...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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