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  • Uporaba NT-proBNP pri bolnikih s srčnim popuščanjem = Use of NT-proBNP in patients with heart failure
    Maver, Jerica
    BNP (brain natriuretic peptide, B-type natriuretic peptide) has diuretic, natriuretic and vasodilating effects. The precursor of a biologically active form is produced in cardiac myocytes of both ... ventricles. NT-proBNP and active molecule BNP are released into blood. In healthv subjects their concentration in blood is low; however, it inereases markedly in congestive heart failure asa result of increased myocardial stretch. Serum concentrations of BNP and NT-proBNY are correlated to the degree of myocardial damage and to NYHA class.BNP and NT-proBNP have very good negative predictive value for ruling out acute heart failure as a cause of acute dyspnea. Increased serum concentrations of BNP and NT-proBNP contribute to diagnosing congestive heart failure and left ventricle dysfunction. They also carry prognostic informationin congestive heart failure. After successful treatment of congestive heart failure serum BNP and NT-proBNP decrease. Currentlv, BNP and NT-proBNP are not yet routinely used in everyday clinical practice for treatment monitoring in patients with congestive heart failure.
    Type of material - conference contribution
    Publish date - 2006
    Language - slovenian
    COBISS.SI-ID - 21790937