TY - JOUR
T1 - Evolution of amino-terminal pro-B type natriuretic peptide testing in heart failure
AU - Januzzi, James L.
AU - Bayes-Genis, Antoni
PY - 2009/6/1
Y1 - 2009/6/1
N2 - The use of natriuretic peptide testing has expanded considerably over the recent years. Thanks to clinical trials that have demonstrated significant benefits associated with testing for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and its amino-terminal pro-peptide (NT-proBNP), testing for these peptides is now ubiquitous in modern medicine. This review will focus on the use of NT-proBNP in clinical medicine, with a discussion of the biologic significance of NT-proBNP, its proven present uses and potential future applications. Copyright © 2009 Prous Science, S.A.U. or its licensors. All rights reserved.
AB - The use of natriuretic peptide testing has expanded considerably over the recent years. Thanks to clinical trials that have demonstrated significant benefits associated with testing for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and its amino-terminal pro-peptide (NT-proBNP), testing for these peptides is now ubiquitous in modern medicine. This review will focus on the use of NT-proBNP in clinical medicine, with a discussion of the biologic significance of NT-proBNP, its proven present uses and potential future applications. Copyright © 2009 Prous Science, S.A.U. or its licensors. All rights reserved.
U2 - 10.1358/dnp.2009.22.5.1378643
DO - 10.1358/dnp.2009.22.5.1378643
M3 - Review article
SN - 0214-0934
VL - 22
SP - 267
EP - 273
JO - Drug News and Perspectives
JF - Drug News and Perspectives
IS - 5
ER -