[Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) measuring].
Nihon Rinsho
; 64(5): 861-4, 2006 May.
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em Ja
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16689366
ABSTRACT
Brain or B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a potent natriuretic, diuretic and vasorelaxant peptide and inhibits sympathetic tone, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and synthesis of vasoconstrictive molecules. The major source of plasma BNP is the cardiac ventricles. Elevated plasma BNP concentrations correlate with increased left ventricular (LV) filling pressure. Therefore BNP is a useful biomarkers as a screening tool for LV dysfunction. It also is a strong diagnostic indicator for both systolic and diastolic LV dysfunction. Measurement of plasma BNP is proved to be not only an efficient but also a cost effective screening tool for identifying patients with acute dyspnea of unknown etiology.
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Assunto principal:
Peptídeo Natriurético Encefálico
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Insuficiência Cardíaca
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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Ja
Ano de publicação:
2006
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