Christenson, Robert H <br/><br/>
Impact of increased body mass index on accuracy of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal proBNP for diagnosis of decompensated heart failure and prediction of all-cause mortality.  [electronic resource] 

 -  Clinical chemistry  Apr 2010 
 - 633-41 p.  digital 
<br/><br/> Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>1530-8561 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1373/clinchem.2009.129742  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Aged<br/>Body Mass Index<br/>Cohort Studies<br/>Female<br/>Follow-Up Studies<br/>Heart Failure--diagnosis<br/>Humans<br/>Male<br/>Middle Aged<br/>Natriuretic Peptide, Brain--blood<br/>Peptide Fragments--blood<br/>Predictive Value of Tests<br/>Prognosis<br/>Prospective Studies<br/>Reproducibility of Results<br/>Sensitivity and Specificity