Determinants of Elevated NT-proBNP Levels in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: An Echocardiographic Study

Kahveci G., Bayrak F., MUTLU B., Basaran Y.

HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION, vol.18, no.4, pp.266-270, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.hlc.2008.11.001
  • Journal Name: HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.266-270
  • Keywords: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, NT-proBNP, Left atrium, VENTRICULAR FILLING PRESSURES, NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE LEVELS
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between plasma N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and extensive echocardiographic variables in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).