Authors: DaRong Pu Jun R Chiong Qichang Zhou
Publish Date: 2009/04/10
Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Pages: 293-304
Abstract
Nterminal fragment of pro Btype natriuretic peptide NTproBNP has emerged as an important adjunct in the management of heart failure HF and other cardiovascular diseases NTproBNP is a 76amino acid peptide created during cleavage of the precursor molecule Pro Btype natriuretic peptide ProBNP NTproBNP 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 noncardiovascular disease This review will describe clinical applications of NTproBNP in HF and a broad range of other conditions
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