Journal article
Physiological, pathological, pharmacological, biochemical and hematological factors affecting BNP and NT-proBNP
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To gain a better understanding of the scope and breadth of factors associated with the B-type natriuretic peptides.
DESIGN AND METHODS: Databases were searched from 1989 to February 2005 for primary studies that measured BNP or NT-proBNP for the purpose of diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring treatment.
Authors
Balion CM; Santaguida P; McKelvie R; Hill SA; McQueen MJ; Worster A; Raina PS
Journal
Clinical Biochemistry, Vol. 41, No. 4-5, pp. 231–239
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2008
DOI
10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2007.10.005
ISSN
0009-9120