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Changes in plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
BACKGROUND: Elevated plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels and their association with heart failure have been reported in subjects with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). PURPOSE: To examine and compare plasma BNP levels and diastolic and systolic dysfunc...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2014
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3921082/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24523584 http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S55143 |