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Natriuretic Peptides in the Prognosis and Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes
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Donald W. Reynolds Cardiovascular Research Center and Division of Cardiology, University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas TX
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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Department of Medicine, Divisions of Cardiology, Nutrition, and Preventive Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
Rev. Cardiovasc. Med. 2010, 11(S2), 24–34;
Published: 20 February 2010
Abstract
Over the past decade, an evidence base has accumulated to support natriuretic peptide (NP) testing for diagnosis, risk assessment, and therapeutic monitoring and guidance of patients with heart failure. Investigators have also explored multiple other potential uses for these tests, including risk assessment of patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS). This article discusses the utility of NPs in the diagnosis and management of patients with ACS.
Keywords
Acute coronary syndromes
Natriuretic peptides
Risk assessment
Management strategies