| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880526 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In CTEPH patients, BNP levels correlate with RV remodeling and can be used to identify RV dysfunction. Future studies are warranted on the role of BNP to identify “high risk” CTEPH patients and its relation to postoperative hemodynamic outcome, RV failure, and mortality.
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Authors
Herre J. MD, Igor I. MD, PhD, J. Tim PhD, Frans PhD, Jaap J. MD, Anton MD, PhD, Paul MD, PhD,