The prognostic value of plasma brain natriuretic peptide in patients with acute pulmonary embolism / 中华全科医师杂志
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
;
(6): 54-55, 2010.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-391737
ABSTRACT
The aim of the study is to investigate the prognostic value of plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Plasma BNP concentrations were measured in 47 cases with acute pulmonary embolism. Plasma BNP levels in massive or sub-massive pulmonary embolism were higher than those in no-massive pulmonary embolism (P = 0. 001,0. 048) ; BNP levels in survival cases were higher than those in fatal cases ( P = 0. 027 ). The incidence of massive or sub-massive pulmonary embolism in patients with BNP >400 pg/ml was higher than that with BNP≤400 pg/ml ( 100% vs. 75%,P = 0. 023 ). Results indicate that plasma BNP concentration might be associated with risk stratification and prognosis of the disease.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
Year:
2010
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