Time course of NT‐proBNP levels after acute ischemic stroke

ConclusionNT‐proBNP levels were highest in the first 2 days after ischemic stroke and declined significantly thereafter. However, the area under the curve for the three time points was similar. The first 72 hours after ischemic stroke have a similar diagnostic accuracy to diagnose cardioembolic stroke.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - March 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: A. C. Fonseca, J. S. Matias, T. P. e Melo, C. Pires, R. Geraldes, P. Canhão, D. Brito, J. M. Ferro Tags: Original Article Source Type: research