[The value of early repeated N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide measurement in acute heart failure].

CONCLUSIONS: A significant increase in NT-proBNP levels is to be expected in early repeated measurement after hospital admission. This fact could have diagnostic and prognostic consequences if validated in a larger patient population. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(25): 1009-1012. PMID: 29909656 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29909656?dopt=Abstract

Source: Orvosi Hetilap - June 1, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tomcsányi J, Somlói M, Bózsik B, Frész T, Nagy E Tags: Orv Hetil Source Type: research

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