Brain-type natriuretic peptide for detection and assessment of cardiac dysfunction in children with liver cirrhosis

Wafaa Osman Ahmed;

Abstract


Background: Cirrhotic cardiomiopathy is described as the presence of cardiac dysfunction in cirrhotic patients. BNP is a cardiac neurohormone released in response to increased ventricular wall tension. The level may be elevated in cirrhotic patients. The


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Title Brain-type natriuretic peptide for detection and assessment of cardiac dysfunction in children with liver cirrhosis
Other Titles دورالبيبتيد الدماغى المدر للصوديوم فى تشخيص وتقييم تغيرات القلب فى الاطفال المصابين بتشمع الكبد
Authors Wafaa Osman Ahmed
Keywords Brain-type natriuretic peptide for detection and assessment of cardiac dysfunction in children with liver cirrhosis
Issue Date 2013
Description 
Background: Cirrhotic cardiomiopathy is described as the presence of cardiac dysfunction in cirrhotic patients. BNP is a cardiac neurohormone released in response to increased ventricular wall tension. The level may be elevated in cirrhotic patients. The

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