| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882178 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Among pediatric patients supported with ECMO, the survivors had lower BNP levels than those who did not survive. We suggest that serial blood BNP levels can be potential markers for monitoring pediatric patients on mechanical circulatory support, and the concept merits further study.
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Authors
Shu-Chien MD, En-Ting MD, Wen-Je MD, PhD, Ling-Ping MD, PhD, Juin MD, Chung-I. MD, Ing-Sh MD, PhD, Shoei-Shen MD, PhD, Mei-Hwan MD, Fang-Yue MD, PhD, Yih-Sharng MD, PhD,