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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-020-02195-9 |