Clinical Correlation of NT-proBNP Serum Levels with Echocardiographic Features in Patients Admitted with Heart Failure at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors

  • Dr. Youraj Annasaheb Kokate, Dr. V. K. Joglekar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Heart failure, NT-proBNP, Echocardiography, Left ventricular ejection fraction, Diastolic dysfunction

Abstract

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Accurate diagnosis and assessment of severity remain challenging due to heterogeneous clinical presentations. N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic  peptide (NT-proBNP), released in response to myocardial wall stress,

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Published

2010-12-20

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 4 (2010): volume 1 issue 4 (2010)

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