The role of BNP testing in heart failure.
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are simple and objective measures of cardiac function. These measurements can be used to diagnose heart failure, including diastolic dysfunction, and using them has been shown to save money in the emergency department setting. The high negative predictive value...
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| Formato: | Journal article |
| Idioma: | English |
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2006
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