N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide measurement is useful in predicting left ventricular hypertrophy regression after aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis

Conclusions
Preoperative NT-proBNP was an independent predictor for early LVH regression after AVR in patients with isolated severe AS.

Source: Heart Asia - April 27, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lee, M., Choi, J.-O., Park, S.-J., Kim, E. Y., Park, P., Oh, J. K., Jeon, E.-S. Tags: Original research Source Type: research