Pro-B-type natriuretic peptide as a marker of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy: a case report

Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy is difficult to diagnose because of the technical limitations. We report on a diagnosis of severe pulmonary embolism during pregnancy using the serum parameter NT-proBNP as a marker for right ventricular dysfunction following pulmonary embolism.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 2008-05, Vol.277 (5), p.439-440
Hauptverfasser:	Franz, Maximilian B., Guenthner-Biller, Maria M., Kainer, Franz, Schiessl, Barbara
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biomarkers - blood Case Report Case reports Embolisms Endocrinology Female Gynecology Health risk assessment Human Genetics Humans Medicine Medicine & Public Health Natriuretic Peptide, Brain - blood Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery Peptide Fragments - blood Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - blood Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - diagnosis Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - etiology Pulmonary Embolism - blood Pulmonary Embolism - complications Pulmonary Embolism - diagnosis Pulmonary embolisms Ventricular Dysfunction, Right - blood Ventricular Dysfunction, Right - diagnosis Ventricular Dysfunction, Right - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy is difficult to diagnose because of the technical limitations. We report on a diagnosis of severe pulmonary embolism during pregnancy using the serum parameter NT-proBNP as a marker for right ventricular dysfunction following pulmonary embolism.
ISSN:	0932-0067 1432-0711
DOI:	10.1007/s00404-007-0468-4