NT-pro-BNP as marker for cardiac strain that may be caused by high-output arteriovenous shunting in a haemodialysis patient. A case report

NT-pro-BNP as marker for cardiac strain that may be caused by high-output arteriovenous shunting in a haemodialysis patient. A case report

Abstract Background An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the first choice when considering access for haemodialysis (HD). When a forearm AVF fails an upper arm AVF is a frequent subsequent dialysis access option. The latter may cause cardiac strain. NT-pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-NT-proBNP) is a...

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Main Authors: Michaela Wärja, Emelie Laveborn, Michael Ott, Andreas P. Jonsson, Bernd Stegmayr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Arteriovenous fistula
Congestive heart failure
Haemodialysis
NT-pro-BNP
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-020-02195-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-020-02195-9

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