Journal article
A systematic review of BNP as a predictor of prognosis in persons with coronary artery disease
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review was conducted to examine whether B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) can predict mortality and other cardiac endpoints in persons diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD).
DESIGN AND METHODS: Databases were searched from 1989 to February 2005 for primary studies that measured BNP for the purpose of diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring treatment.
Authors
Oremus M; Raina PS; Santaguida P; Balion CM; McQueen MJ; McKelvie R; Worster A; Booker L; Hill SA
Journal
Clinical Biochemistry, Vol. 41, No. 4-5, pp. 260–265
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2008
DOI
10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2007.09.011
ISSN
0009-9120