September 1, 2006European Heart Journal Supplements
Clinical application of the natriuretic peptides in heart failure
Key result
This review summarizes the clinical applications of natriuretic peptides as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, as well as therapeutic agents for the management of heart failure.
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Review
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Implication
Natriuretic peptides aid HF decisions; leaves open need for updated trials on therapeutic optimization.
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Population
Heart failure
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Intervention / Comparator
Natriuretic peptides
This review summarizes the clinical applications of natriuretic peptides as both therapeutic agents and diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers in heart failure.
Cite This Study
Chen et al. (2006) conducted a review in Heart failure. Natriuretic peptides was evaluated. This review summarizes the clinical applications of natriuretic peptides as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, as well as therapeutic agents for the management of heart failure.