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Review
. 2003 Oct;8(4):365-8.
doi: 10.1023/a:1026103601075.

Natriuretic peptide hormone measurement in acute coronary syndromes

Param Maewal  1 , James A de Lemos
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Review

Natriuretic peptide hormone measurement in acute coronary syndromes

Param Maewal et al. Heart Fail Rev. 2003 Oct.

Abstract

Cardiac Ischemia is an important trigger for the release of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP). BNP and N-terminal pro-BNP (N-proBNP) are emerging as important biomarkers for risk stratification in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Higher levels of BNP and pro-BNP are associated with a greater risk for death and heart failure, independent of traditional clinical variables and levels of other biomarkers such as troponins and C-reactive protein. The therapeutic implications of these findings are not yet known.

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