| Literature DB >> 19360468 |
Da-Rong Pu1, Jun R Chiong, Qi-chang Zhou.
Abstract
N-terminal fragment of pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has emerged as an important adjunct in the management of heart failure (HF) and other cardiovascular diseases. NT-proBNP is a 76-amino acid peptide created during cleavage of the precursor molecule, Pro B-type natriuretic peptide (ProBNP). NT-proBNP is of significant diagnostic value in patients presenting with possible HF and is an important prognostic factor in this condition and other cardiovascular diseases. Ongoing research supports the potential value of this biomarker in non-cardiovascular disease. This review will describe clinical applications of NT-proBNP in HF and a broad range of other conditions.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 19360468 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-009-9142-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Heart Fail Rev ISSN: 1382-4147 Impact factor: 4.214