Pro-B-Type natriuretic peptide: a novel, specific biomarker for detection of left ventricular dysfunction in the general community
Year: 2009
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (ProBNP), from which biologically active BNP and inactive amino-terminal BNP (NT-proBNP) are processed, has recently been reported to be elevated in patients with heart failure (HF). It remains to be shown in a large cohort study whether ProBNP circulates in normals, what factors influence ProBNP, and whether or not it is a sensitive biomarker for left ventricular (LV) dysfunction.
Source: BMC Pharmacology
Institution: Mayo Clinic
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2166275224