Natriuretiske peptider som hjertemarkører i klinisk praksis
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Cardiac natriuretic peptides, BNP and NT-proBNP can be used to screen for left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with symptoms suggestive of heart failure. Using the cut-off values recommended in the article, the sensitivity and negative predictive values are high in patients aged <75 years, but have lower sensitivity at older age. In addition, natriuretic peptides are prognostic markers for mortality and cardiovascular hospitalization. BNP/NT-proBNP measurement may also be of value in follow-up on heart failure patients.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Natriuretiske peptider som hjertemarkører i klinisk praksis |
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Originalsprog | Engelsk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 172 |
Udgave nummer | 30 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2111-6 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 26 jul. 2010 |
ID: 34132050