Elevated B-type natriuretic peptide in asymptomatic men with chronic aortic regurgitation and preserved left ventricular systolic function - 26/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.05.043
Micah J. Eimer, MD ⁎ 
, Deborah L. Ekery, MD, Vera H. Rigolin, MD, Robert O. Bonow, MD, Mercedes R. Carnethon, PhD, William G. Cotts, MD
, Deborah L. Ekery, MD, Vera H. Rigolin, MD, Robert O. Bonow, MD, Mercedes R. Carnethon, PhD, William G. Cotts, MD Department of Medicine/Division of Cardiology, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
*Dr. Eimer's address is: Division of Cardiology, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 201 E. Huron Street, 10th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60611
Résumé |
Serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels reflect myocardial strain and are known to be elevated in patients with heart failure. To determine if BNP levels are elevated in patients with aortic regurgitation, we measured BNP levels in patients with chronic asymptomatic aortic regurgitation and normal left ventricular systolic function.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.| This study was funded, in part, by a Scientist Development Grant from the American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas, and a grant from James T. and Laura C. Rhind through the Northwestern Memorial Foundation, Chicago, Illinois. |
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Vol 94 - N° 5
P. 676-678 - septembre 2004 Retour au numéro
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