NT-proBNP reflects right ventricular structure and function in pulmonary hypertension

Gan C. T., McCann G. P., Marcus J. T., van Wolferen S. A., Twisk J. W., Boonstra A., Postmus P. E., Vonk-Noordegraaf A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 28: 1190-1194
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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