Diagnostic value of NT-proBNP levels in differentiation of cardiac origin of pleural effusions

E. Seyhan, S. Altin, E. Cetinkaya, S. Sokucu, A. Gencoglu, P. Korkmaz (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Pleural effusion
Session: Pleural effusion
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4563
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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E. Seyhan, S. Altin, E. Cetinkaya, S. Sokucu, A. Gencoglu, P. Korkmaz (Istanbul, Turkey). Diagnostic value of NT-proBNP levels in differentiation of cardiac origin of pleural effusions. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 4563

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