An expert panel developed practical flowcharts to help U.S. healthcare providers with the diagnosis and treatment of ...

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Hypovolemia is a common complication in patients undergoing cancer-related therapies, yet assessing volume status in this population ...

Background Fluid restriction is a commonly prescribed non-pharmacological intervention in the management of heart failure (HF). However, data on its efficacy and safety are scarce. Recent randomised ...

Objectives To identify the determinants and the impact on outcome of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in asymptomatic patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR). Method Comprehensive ...

Patients admitted for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) are at risk for rehospitalization, especially within 90 days post discharge. NPs (natriuretic peptides), namely ANP (atrial ...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate serum B-type natriuretic peptide levels in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum and compare them with healthy pregnant women. METHODS: In this ...

Diastolic heart failure is common in the elderly, particularly women. Previous studies on the value of brain natriuretic peptide in diastolic dysfunction have been largely limited to male subjects.

Abstract We evaluated the cardiovascular effects of pathophysiological plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide in seven patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension by performing ...

Background: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a marker of systolic and diastolic dysfunction and a strong predictor of mortality in patients with heart failure. The present study aimed to assess the ...