BNP, troponin I, and YKL-40 as screening markers in extremely preterm infants at risk for pulmonary hypertension associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

In conclusion, increased serum levels of BNP were associated with evidence of TR at 36-wk corrected gestational age in extremely preterm infants, suggesting a potential role as a screening biomarker for BPD-associated PH.

Source: AJP: Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology - November 30, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: König, K., Guy, K. J., Nold-Petry, C. A., Barfield, C. P., Walsh, G., Drew, S. M., Veldman, A., Nold, M. F., Casalaz, D. M. Tags: CALL FOR PAPERS Source Type: research