| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2970742 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Change in serial BNP level is an independent predictor of cardiac allograft rejection. With wide availability, rapid turnaround, low cost, favorable positive predictive value and excellent negative predictive value, serial BNP monitoring has several advantages for non-invasive monitoring of heart transplant recipients for acute cardiac allograft rejection.
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Authors
Arun MD, Todd MD, MS, Audrey H. MD, MPH, David B.S. MD, Scott L. MD, MS, Jennifer A. MD, MS, Todd M. MD,