Key result
Plasma BNP levels were higher in patients with COPD than healthy controls (48.2 vs 9.3 pg/ml) and in COPD patients with cor pulmonale versus those without (73.9 vs 21.0 pg/ml).
Why the study?
Does plasma BNP level correlate with cor pulmonale and pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with stable COPD?
Population
38 patients with stable COPD (20 with cor pulmonale) and 22 healthy individuals
Comparison
Measurement of plasma brain natriuretic peptide… vs Healthy individuals and COPD patients without…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support BNP screening for cor pulmonale in stable COPD; leaves open diagnostic utility pending prospective validation.
Observational (n=60)
Does plasma BNP level correlate with cor pulmonale and pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with stable COPD?
Absolute Event Rate: 48.2% vs 9.3%
Elevated plasma BNP levels correlate with pulmonary arterial pressure and can aid in diagnosing cor pulmonale in patients with stable COPD.
Bozkanat et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (n=60). Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease vs. Healthy individuals was evaluated on Plasma BNP levels (pg/ml). Plasma BNP levels were higher in patients with COPD than healthy controls (48.2 vs 9.3 pg/ml) and in COPD patients with cor pulmonale versus those without (73.9 vs 21.0 pg/ml).
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