High diagnostic accuracy of NT-proBNP for cardiac origin of pleural effusions. [electronic resource]
- The European respiratory journal Jul 2006
- 144-50 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
0903-1936
10.1183/09031936.06.00113205 doi
Aged Biomarkers--blood Decision Support Techniques Exudates and Transudates--metabolism Female Heart Failure--blood Humans Male Middle Aged Natriuretic Peptide, Brain--biosynthesis Natriuretic Peptides--blood Peptide Fragments--biosynthesis Pleural Effusion--diagnosis Pleural Effusion, Malignant--blood Predictive Value of Tests Reproducibility of Results Sensitivity and Specificity Time Factors Treatment Outcome