Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Mar 2009
Comparative StudyRenal clearance of B-type natriuretic peptide and amino terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide a mechanistic study in hypertensive subjects.
This study sought to compare the renal clearance mechanisms of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and amino terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). ⋯ Contrary to widespread belief (but in line with the renal physiology of SMWP), BNP and NT-proBNP are equally dependent on renal function for their clearance.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA randomized assessment of the incremental role of ablation of complex fractionated atrial electrograms after antral pulmonary vein isolation for long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation.
This study sought to determine whether ablation of complex fractionated atrial electrograms (CFAEs) after antral pulmonary vein isolation (APVI) further improves the clinical outcome of APVI in patients with long-lasting persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). ⋯ Up to 2 h of additional ablation of CFAEs after APVI does not appear to improve clinical outcomes in patients with long-lasting persistent AF.