N-Terminal Prohormone of Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) as a Diagnostic Biomarker of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

ConclusionAt the cut-off value of 1505  pg/mL NT-proBNP could be used as a diagnostic marker for LVSD in acute exacerbation of COPD.
Source: Lung - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research