| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2973499 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In CHF patients with and without kidney disease, NT-proBNP provides independent prognostic information. In such patients, NT-proBNP levels are not only reflective of a reduced clearance (i.e., a lower eGFR) but also of the severity of the underlying structural heart disease.
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Authors
Christian MD, Holger MD, Jörg MD, Markus MD, Christof MD, Günter MD, FESC, Thomas MD, FESC, Rainer MD,