Association of cardiac and renal function with extreme N-terminal fragment Pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels in elderly patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The data are inconsistent regarding whether extreme N-terminal fragment pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT pro-BNP) levels are associated with impaired renal function. Furthermore, the relationship between extreme NT pro-BNP levels a...

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Main Authors: Cui Hua, Huo Guoliang, Liu Lin, Fan Li, Ye Ping, Cao Jian, Bai Yongyi, Wang Fan, Hu Yixin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/57