Factors Related to N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide as a Biomarker for Heart Failure
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
;
: 247-256, 2016.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-169679
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study aimed to examine the relationships between the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels with the sociodemographic and clinical factors, self-care behaviors, and the physical symptom experiences in patients with heart failure.METHODS:
This cross-sectional study utilized a convenience sample of adult outpatients and inpatients who attended a cardiology department in a tertiary hospital in Seoul, Korea. The data from 154 patients with heart failure were collected using a questionnaire, and their clinical data were extracted from their electronic medical records.RESULTS:
Compared with the patients with high NT-proBNP levels, those with low NT-proBNP levels had significantly lower physical symptom experiences scores. Patients with low- and mid-NT-proBNP levels were more likely to be employed compared with those with high NT-proBNP levels. Patients with low NT-proBNP levels had higher left ventricular ejection fractions, and were less likely to have arrhythmias and comorbidities.CONCLUSION:
The results from this study showed that patients with more severe heart failure had higher physical symptom experiences scores; hence, individualizing treatment approaches based on heart failure severity is necessary.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Outpatients
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac
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Self Care
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Stroke Volume
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Cardiology
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Biomarkers
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Comorbidity
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Electronic Health Records
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Symptom Assessment
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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