NT-proBNP in the Mitral Valve Surgery

Conclusions:NT-proBNP is a valuable biomarker of the clinical presentation and immediate postoperative outcome in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery. The preoperative measurement of NT-proBNP can be used to predict an optimal postoperative clinical outcome.
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology: A Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research