Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2907122 | Chest | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We concluded that BNP levels parallel changes in pulmonary hemodynamics and functional parameters, including the 6MWD, in PAH patients. Consequently, we suggest BNP as a parameter for the follow-up assessment of PAH patients.
Keywords
PAHRAP6MWDPAPBNP6-min walk distanceCardiac outputPulmonaryWorld Health Organizationcardiac indexPVRHypertensionPulmonary arterial hypertensionPulmonary arterial pressureRight Atrial Pressuremixed venous oxygen saturationPulmonary vascular resistanceexercisebrain natriuretic peptidenatriuretic peptidesWHO
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Authors
Leuchte MD, Holzapfel MD, Baumgartner MD, Neurohr MD, Vogeser MD, Behr MD,