The B ‐type natriuretic peptide is a useful biomarker for the estimation of volume overload in children with hypertension in children on peritoneal dialysis

ConclusionsWe should measure BNP in hypertensive patients on PD to evaluate the volume status.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1111%2Fnep.13241

Source: Nephrology - February 1, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Joo Hoon Lee, Young Seo Park Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

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