| Title
of the article |
Prolonged QTc interval and high B-type natriuretic peptide levels together predict mortality in patients with advanced heart failure. |
| Authors |
Vrtovec B, Delgado R, Zewail A, Thomas CD, Richartz BM, Radovancevic B. |
| Journal
|
Circulation. 2003 Apr 8;107(13):1764-9. |
| Subject
Consultant |
F. Mallamaci |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
** |
| Cross
referencing |
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| Comments |
Prolonged QTc interval is a strong, independent predictor of adverse outcome in patients with heart failure with BNP levels >400 pg/mL. |
