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[Clinical value of brain natriuretic peptide level in patients with atrial fibrillation]
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PURPOSE of this investigation was to study correlation between brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), extent of cardiac abnormalities, and six minute walk test (6-MWT) in order to asses diagnostic value of BNP in patients with trial fibrillation (F), heart failure (HF) and preserved systolic function.
Material And Methods:
Sixty five patients with history of hypertension, permanent F, and shortness of breath in absence of signs of congestive hemodynamics were included into this study.
Results:
Concentration of BNP in serum n the day of inclusion was significantly inversely related to results of 6-MWT, and positively related to left atrial dilation, to hospitalizations due to cardiovascular causes.
Conclusion:
Measurement of BNP concentration in patients with AF allows to diagnose HF at early stages and to predict cardiovascular complications.
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