Natriuretic peptides in aortic stenosis

Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most prevalent valvular heart disease in developed countries. Diagnosis, risk stratification and monitoring are usually based on clinical and echocardiographic parameters. Complementary methods are needed to improve management and outcome, particularly in patients with se...

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Main Authors: Paulo Torres-Ramalho, José Paulo Araújo, Paulo Bettencourt, Luís M. Moura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-10-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255112001746