| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972868 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Extremely high levels of natriuretic peptides reflect the severity of myocardial failure before device implantation. During mechanical support, the decline of natriuretic peptides appears to be a helpful additional tool in the pre-selection of potential weaning candidates.
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Authors
Grit MD, Julia MD, Yuguo PhD, Michael MD, Vladimir PhD, Wolfgang Böttcher, Roland PhD, Felix PhD, Brigitte PhD,