Why the study?
Does plasma BNP level at presentation predict fatal pulmonary embolism in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Population
110 consecutive patients with acute pulmonary embolism
Comparison
Plasma brain natriuretic peptide concentration… vs Lower BNP tertiles (BNP value <21.7 pmol/L)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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BNP may identify low-risk acute PE patients; leaves open whether thresholds should guide management.
Does plasma BNP level at presentation predict fatal pulmonary embolism in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Plasma BNP levels at presentation can predict adverse outcomes and identify low-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism.
Wolde et al. (2003) studied this question.
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