Abstract:Purpose: NT-pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has predominantly ventricular origin, produced and released in response to increases in ventricular wall stress. It has been related both to systolic and diastolic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlations of NT-proBNP levels with echocardiographic measurements in patients with systolic heart failure. Methods: We prospectively investigated patients with symptoms/signs of CHF class II-IV and LV biplane … Show more
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