The Diagnostic Value of N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide in Differentiating Cardioembolic Ischemic Stroke

Conclusions: NT-proBNP has an acceptable diagnostic value in distinguishing CE ischemic stroke from other subtypes. It can be used to differentiate the stroke subtype and facilitate the treatment process in these patients.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 18, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Shokoufeh Hajsadeghi, Ladan Kashani Amin, Hooman Bakhshandeh, Mohammad Rohani, Amir Reza Azizian, Scott Reza Jafarian Kerman Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research