| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9956568 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Right heart overload contributes independently to plasma elevation of natriuretic peptides. RV involvement, which is known to independently worsen prognosis in patients with cardiomyopathy, might contribute to their established prognostic power, inducing compensatory secretion of plasma cardiac natriuretic hormones.
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Authors
Claudio Passino, Anna Maria Sironi, Brunella Favilli, Roberta Poletti, Concetta Prontera, Andrea Ripoli, Massimo Lombardi, Michele Emdin,