Utility of B-Natriuretic Peptide in Detecting Diastolic Dysfunction

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Authors

Emily Lubien · University of California San Diego Medical Center

Anthony N. DeMaria · University of California San Diego Medical Center

Padma Krishnaswamy · University of California San Diego Medical Center

Paul Clopton · University of California San Diego Medical Center

Jen Koon · University of California San Diego Medical Center

Radmila Kazanegra · University of California San Diego Medical Center

Abstract

A rapid assay for BNP can reliably detect the presence of diastolic abnormalities on echocardiography. In patients with normal systolic function, elevated BNP levels and diastolic filling abnormalities might help to reinforce the diagnosis diastolic dysfunction.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Nutrition and Health in Aging Heart Failure Treatment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 105, Issue 5, pp. 595-601

DOI: 10.1161/hc0502.103010

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