Measuring brain natriuretic peptide in suspected left ventricular systolic dysfunction in general practice: cross-sectional study

Landray et al report the results of a community based study designed to investigate the effectiveness of measuring brain natriuretic peptide to diagnose left ventricular systolic dysfunction. There seems to be a small diagnostic advantage to measuring brain natriuretic peptide in addition to perform...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BMJ 2000-04, Vol.320 (7240), p.985-986
Hauptverfasser:	Landray, Martin J, Lehman, Richard, Arnold, Ian
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Biomarkers - blood Brain Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular system Cross-Sectional Studies Electrocardiography Female General Practice Heart Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical diagnosis Medical sciences Myocardial infarction Natriuretic Peptide, Brain - blood Natriuretic peptides Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques Peptides Predictive Value of Tests Screening tests Systole Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - blood Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	Landray et al report the results of a community based study designed to investigate the effectiveness of measuring brain natriuretic peptide to diagnose left ventricular systolic dysfunction. There seems to be a small diagnostic advantage to measuring brain natriuretic peptide in addition to performing routine investigations.
ISSN:	0959-8138 0959-8146 1468-5833 1756-1833
DOI:	10.1136/bmj.320.7240.985