C-Terminal Provasopressin (Copeptin) as a Novel and Prognostic Marker in Acute Myocardial Infarction

2007349 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Sohail Q. Khan · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Onkar S. Dhillon · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Russell J. O’Brien · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Joachim Struck · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Paulene A. Quinn · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Nils G. Morgenthaler · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Iain Squire

Abstract

The vasopressin system is activated after acute myocardial infarction. Copeptin may predict adverse outcome, especially in those with an elevated NTproBNP (more than approximately 900 pmol/L).

Topics & Keywords

Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Heart Failure Treatment and Management Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 115, Issue 16, pp. 2103-2110

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.106.685503

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