The predictive value of pro brain natriuretic peptide (ProBNP) levels to determine the presence and severity of coronary artery disease in patients with a positive or inconclusive exercise stress test

Submitted in fulfilment for the Degree of Masters in Technology: Clinical Technology, Durban University of Technology, 2010. === Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major causes of premature deaths worldwide. In South Africa, approximately 195 people die from cardiovascular diseases each day....

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Main Author: Naidoo, Nivashni
Other Authors: Adam, Jamila Khatoon
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10321/619