Journal article
A systematic review of BNP and NT-proBNP in the management of heart failure: overview and methods
Abstract
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP) levels are increased in persons with heart failure (HF); low levels of these peptides rule out HF. We systematically reviewed the literature to assess the use of BNP and NT-proBNP in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment for HF. We also examined the biological variation of these peptides in persons with and without HF. We searched Medline, Embase, AMED, Cochrane Central …
Authors
Oremus M; McKelvie R; Don-Wauchope A; Santaguida PL; Ali U; Balion C; Hill S; Booth R; Brown JA; Bustamam A
Journal
Heart Failure Reviews, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 413–419
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2014
DOI
10.1007/s10741-014-9440-0
ISSN
1382-4147