Pleural NT-PROBNP and albumin gradient (serum-pleural levels difference) in patients with exudative pleural effusion (PE) and previous diuretic therapy

M. Encheva, K. Kostov, D. Kalev, Z. Ramsheva (Sofia, Varma, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pulmonary embolism and cardiovascular diseases
Session: Pulmonary embolism and cardiovascular diseases
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1950
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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M. Encheva, K. Kostov, D. Kalev, Z. Ramsheva (Sofia, Varma, Bulgaria). Pleural NT-PROBNP and albumin gradient (serum-pleural levels difference) in patients with exudative pleural effusion (PE) and previous diuretic therapy. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 1950

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