| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9154648 | American Heart Journal | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In HCM, plasma NT-proBNP levels are elevated and correlate positively with symptoms of heart failure, hypertrophy severity, and Doppler echocardiographic signs of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Further studies are necessary to assess the usefulness of the test in clinical practice and its role as a prognostic marker.
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Authors
Edmundo MD, Aloir Queiroz MD, Paula RN, Barbara Maria MD, Rogerio MD, Charles MD,