| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972760 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
BNP levels have a high sensitivity and NPV for evaluating AR in pediatric heart transplant patients. In patients >1 year post-transplant, a BNP level of <100 pg/ml correlates with a <1% chance of AR and may obviate the need for EMB in some cases.
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Authors
Joseph W. MD, Susan W. MD, Jeffrey J. MD, Jack F. MD, John L. MD, Jamie A. MD, E.O.'Brian PhD, Sarah K. RN, Jeffrey A. MD, William J. MD,