Dynamics of brain natriuretic peptide in critically ill patients with severe sepsis and septic shock
Purpose: Changes of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in sepsis and its utility in predicting intensive care unit outcomes remains a conflicting issue. To investigate the changes in plasma levels of BNP in patients with severe sepsis/septic shock and to study the association of BNP levels with the se...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2013;volume=7;issue=3;spage=270;epage=276;aulast=Omar |