Diabetologia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The use of B-type natriuretic peptide in the management of patients with diabetes and acute dyspnoea.
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels on the management of patients with diabetes presenting with acute dyspnoea. ⋯ The results of this study indicate that measurement of BNP levels improves the management of patients with diabetes presenting with acute dyspnoea.