Contemporary View on the Plasma Natriuretic Peptide Assessment in the Clinical Practice
Authors:
R. Pudil; M. Tichý 1; J. Gregor 2
Authors‘ workplace:
I. interní klinika FN, Hradec Králové
; Ústav klinické biochemie a diagnostiky FN, Hradec Králové
1; Plicní klinika FN, Hradec Králové
2
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2005; 144: 158-161
Category:
Review Article
Overview
Plasma natriuretic peptide assessment became a part of the routine clinical practice because of the laboratory methods development. After a brief historical overview of natriuretic peptides discovery, the article focuses on the brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). BNP plays an important role in the pathophysiology of many diseases of cardiovascular system due to its effects on the circulation (natriuresis, diuresis, inhibition of renin-angiotensin system, etc). The authors describe process of BNP synthesis, factors leading to its release into circulation. The main emphasis is done on the clinical significance of BNP and NT-proBNP assessment for the diagnosis in cardiovascular diseases, risk stratification and monitoring of the treatment.
Key words:
brain natriuretic peptide, BNP, NT-proBNP, heart failure, coronary artery disease, risk stratification, therapy monitoring.
Labels
Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental HygienistArticle was published in
Journal of Czech Physicians
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