Recent progress in the study of the relationship between brain natriuretic peptide and cardiac function
- VernacularTitle:血浆脑钠素与心脏功能关系的研究现状
- Author:
Yitian CHEN
;
Shisen JIANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
BNP;
Cardiac dysfunction;
Congestive heart failure
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Brain natriuretic peptide(BNP) emerges as another cardiac hormone after atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP). It plays a prominent role in natriuresis, diuresis, vasorelaxation and decreasing blood pressure. The plasma levels of BNP are closely related to the left ventricular function. In this review, the author highlights the latest progress of BNP in the diagnosis, risk stratification, prognosis and therapeutic monitoring of patients with congestive heart failure and other cardiac dysfunction.
