Coronary artery disease
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Coronary artery disease · May 2009
Analysis of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
The N-terminal portion of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has been identified as an indicator of prognosis in different cardiovascular diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the utility of measuring plasma NT-proBNP levels in patients with acute coronary syndromes. ⋯ Measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide provides predictive information during the hospitalization in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
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Coronary artery disease · May 2009
Incremental value of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide for the prediction of postoperative cardiac events in noncardiac vascular surgery patients.
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are associated with the presence of coronary artery disease. The aim of this study was to assess the prognostic value of hs-CRP and NT-proBNP for postoperative cardiac events in noncardiac vascular surgery patients. ⋯ Both hs-CRP and NT-proBNP have additional value in the prediction of postoperative cardiac events in vascular surgery patients. Their integrated use improves cardiac risk stratification.