B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients with pericardial effusion undergoing pericardiocentesis

International Journal of Cardiology

26 April Apr 2016 9 years ago
  • Lauri G, Rossi C, Rubino M, Cosentino N, Milazzo V, Marana I, Cabiati A, Moltrasio M, De Metrio M, Grazi M, Campodonico J, Assanelli E, Riggio D, Sandri MT, Bonomi A, Veglia F, Marenzi G.
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Pericardial effusion is characterized by progressive accumulation of fluid within the pericardial space, resulting in increased intra-pericardial pressure and compression of the heart. As B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is secreted by the ventricles in response to increased myocardial stretch, we hypothesized that pericardial effusion, as well as its resolution, might influence BNP plasma levels.

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Lauri G, Rossi C, Rubino M, Cosentino N, Milazzo V, Marana I, Cabiati A, Moltrasio M, De Metrio M, Grazi M, Campodonico J, Assanelli E, Riggio D, Sandri MT, Bonomi A, Veglia F, Marenzi G. B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients with pericardial effusion undergoing pericardiocentesis. Int J Cardiol 2016;212:318-23. Go to PubMed