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What is the normal range for N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide? How well does this normal range screen for cardiovascular disease?

2005; Oxford University Press; Volume: 26; Issue: 21 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/eurheartj/ehi410

1522-9645

Gavin Galasko, Avijit Lahiri, Sophie C. Barnes, Paul Collinson, Roxy Senior,

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Aims To define the N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTpBNP) normal range, assessing its cardiovascular screening characteristics in general population and higher risk subjects.