N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels and short term prognosis in acute ischemic stroke

Conclusions: Plasma log NT-pro-BNP level appears to be a useful biological marker for predicting in-hospital mortality inpatients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.

Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - November 17, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Vandanapu NaveenBhuma VengammaAlladi MohanVelam Vanajakshamma Source Type: research