Brain natriuretic peptide levels variation after left atrial appendage occlusion

ConclusionsLeft atrial appendage occlusion modifies BNP levels. These levels decrease after left atrial appendage occlusion. The clinical consequences of these findings need to be evaluated in further studies. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - May 29, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ignacio Cruz‐Gonzalez, Jorge Palazuelos Molinero, Maria Valenzuela, Ignacio Rada, Jose Angel Perez‐Rivera, Antonio Arribas Jimenez, Tania Gabella, Ana Beatriz Prieto, Jorge Martín Polo, Pedro L. Sánchez Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research