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KMID : 1044720140040010034
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Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
2014 Volume.4 No. 1 p.34 ~ p.38
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Clinical Significance of B-type Natriuretic Peptide in Heart Failure
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Yoo Byung-Su
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Abstract
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Biochemical tests to detect B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal pro-brain BNP (NT-proBNP) are useful diagnostic methods for patients with possible HF. These tests are valuable prognostic predictors for the entire spectrum of HF disease severity. Therefore, the measurements of BNP or NT-proBNP taken along with conventional clinical assessments may assist clinicians in deciding treatment. The following review briefly summarizes the available information regarding the clinical significance of BNP and NT-proBNP.
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KEYWORD
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Natriuretic peptide, Heart failure
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