Diagnostics

Reports add new data to diagnostics research

Published in Blood Weekly, September 1st, 2005

Data on diagnostics are outlined in reports from Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Study 1: Brain natriuretic peptide monitors cardiac surgery patients for complications.

"Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) release is a marker of increased myocardial wall tension, which is elevated in patients with disturbed left ventricular function. As it is increasingly being used as a reliable marker for diagnosis, optimization of pharmacological treatment, and risk stratification, BNP measurement might be also relevant for patients undergoing cardiac surgery," scientists in Germany report.

"Measured BNP levels can be used to...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2005-09-01)

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