| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2936081 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In unselected patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes, an increase of BNP is correlated with the extent of myocardial ischemia, age, renal insufficiency, and ventricular dysfunction. It may be a useful biomarker integrating conventional risk factors for risk stratification in this population.
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Authors
Takeshi Yamamoto, Naoki Sato Naoki Sato, Masahiro Yasutake Masahiro Yasutake, Hiromichi Takagi Hiromichi Takagi, Norishige Morita Norishige Morita, Koichi Akutsu Koichi Akutsu, Masahiro Fujii Masahiro Fujii, Nobuhiko Fujita Nobuhiko Fujita,