N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and prediction of coronary artery dilatation in hyperacute phase of Kawasaki disease

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels and CAD in patients with the hyperacute phase ( ≤4 days of fever) of KD.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - June 8, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jae Yun Jung, Eun Mi Ham, Hyuksool Kwon, Young Ho Kwak, Do Kyun Kim, Jin Hee Lee, Jin Hee Jung Source Type: research