| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2931552 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with surgically repaired TOF, plasma BNP is significantly correlated with right ventricular volume load. In clinical practice a considerable overlap limits the estimation of right ventricular volume load by BNP, but longitudinal evaluation helps to appoint the appropriate timing of pulmonary valve replacement.
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Authors
Andreas M.E. Koch, Stefan Zink, Martin Glöckler, Theresa Seeliger, Sven Dittrich,