Brain natriuretic peptide: the reason of respiratory distress is heart disease or lung disease?
Articles > Article · 2015
Authors: Taylan Sahingozlu, Ulas Karadas, Kayi Eliacik, Ali Rahmi Bakiler, Nihal KARADAŞ, Muhammed Ali Kanik, Masaallah Baran
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2015, vol 33, pp 697-700
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2015.02.005
Summary
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether plasma levels of amino-terminal brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) could differentiate between heart failure and lung disease among infants with acute bronchiolitis.