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Title of the article

Diagnostic value of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) for left ventricular dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5 on haemodialysis.

Authors

David S, Kümpers P, Seidler V, Biertz F, Haller H, Fliser D.

Journal

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2008 Apr;23(4):1370-7. Epub 2007 Dec 18.

Subject Consultant

R. Vanholder

Score (1 to 3 stars)

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Comments

NT-proBNP as marker of ventricular dysfunction in HD patients.