P029 * Brain natriuretic peptide as a predictor of volume overload in childrenwith congenital cardiac shunt lesion

Conclusion:
BNP measurement is a good indicator for evaluating volume overload cardiac defect and further studies regarding BNP level correlation with pressure overload or other hemodynamics derangements in congenital heart disease are required.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure Supplements - February 23, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saad, I. A., Li, Y. M., Xie, M. X., Lu, Q., Lu, X. F., He, L., Li, Y. M., Xie, M. X., Dong, N. G., Lv, Q., Lu, X., Margey, R., Arzamendi, D., Hynes, B., Elmariah, S., Hatim, M., Moran, D., Ruggiero, N., Kiernan, T., Renfigo-Moreno, P., Schainfeld, R., Jaf Tags: Congenital Heart Diseases Source Type: research