B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients with COPD and normal right ventricular function

Gemici G., Erdim R., Celiker A., TOKAY TARHAN S., ÖNEŞ T., İNANIR S., ...More

ADVANCES IN THERAPY, vol.25, no.7, pp.674-680, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12325-008-0067-1
  • Journal Name: ADVANCES IN THERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.674-680
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Evidence suggests that elevated plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) are found in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and right ventricular dysfunction. We examined the effects of exercise on plasma BNP levels in patients with COPD who have normal right ventricular function.