Effects of topiroxostat administration on brain natriuretic peptide levels in heart failure patients with a preserved ejection fraction: A pilot study

CONCLUSIONS: The BNP levels were significantly lowered in HFpEF patients with hyperuricemia or gout after topiroxostat administration; however, the rate of decrease was low. Further trials are needed to confirm our findings.PMID:33455978 | DOI:10.1272/jnms.JNMS.2021_88-518

Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - January 18, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Masaki Wakita Kuniya Asai Yoshiaki Kubota Masahiro Koen Wataru Shimizu Source Type: research