Impact of history of heart failure on diagnostic and prognostic value of BNP: results from the B-type Natriuretic Peptide for Acute Shortness of Breath Evaluation (BASEL) study.

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This study aimed to examine the influence of history of heart failure (HF) on circulating levels, diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients presenting with all cause dyspnea at the emergency department.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Int. J. Cardiol.

Title: International journal of cardiology

ISSN (Electronic): 1874-1754

ISSN (Print): 0167-5273

Publication date (Electronic): Jul 23 2010

Volume: 142

Issue: 3

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[1 ] Department of Internal Medicine, University of Basel, University Hospital, Switzerland.

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Publisher Item ID: S0167-5273(09)00033-3

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.12.214

PubMed ID: 19185372

SO-VID: 1fda4c06-7940-4fbe-9f9d-9420bca3335c

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