How effective are NT-proBNP and 6MWD in detecting persistent pulmonary hypertension post pulmonary endarterectomy?

J. Suntharalingam, N. J. Doughty, L. Sharples, R. J. Hughes, J. Pepke-Zaba (Papworth Everard, Cambridge, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pulmonary hypertension: thromo-embolic processes
Session: Pulmonary hypertension: thromo-embolic processes
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2372
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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