[Usefulness of NT-proBNP serum level in the diagnosis of dyspnea in COPD patients.]

Conclusions. 1. In the group of stable COPD patients there were no differences between NT-proBNP serum concentration according to GOLD staging, BODE index, and mMRC breathlessness scale. 2. The NT-proBNP serum concentration was statistically significantly higher in the group of COPD patients with the concomitant cardiovascular disease. 3. In patients with chronic dyspnoea testing of serum NT-proBNP may be useful in the detection of patients with cardiovascular problems, who require more intensive therapy.
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Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - January 17, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rubinsztajn R, Nasiłowski J, Przybyłowski T, Karwat K, Chazan R Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research