Serum BNP levels are associated with malignant pericardial effusion
Introduction: The development of malignant pericardial effusion indicates a poor prognosis and is the leading cause of cardiac tamponade. The objectives of the study were to examine the levels of BNP in traumatic, malignant and non-malignant pericardial effusion etiologies, and to assess the value o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352906719300521 |