The Journal of pediatrics
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J. Pediatr.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Mar 2006
Prognostic value of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in children with congenital heart defects and open-heart surgery.
To assess whether preoperative and postoperative plasma levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) predict postoperative outcome of open-heart surgery in children. ⋯ Preoperative NT-proBNP levels were associated with complicated postoperative outcome in children who underwent low-risk open-heart surgery. This marker may therefore be a useful tool in risk stratification of patients with congenital heart defects.