B-type natriuretic peptide in hypertensive crises: Diagnostic use in hypertensive urgencies and emergencies

Conclusion During hypertensive crises BNP blood level determination could have a role as a diagnostic tool for the screening of HE and its evaluation is very useful in patients admitted with acute and rapid elevation of BP to limit target organ damage.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research