[Brain natriuretic peptide, heart failure and elderly patients].

作者信息

Jourdain P, Funck F, Bellorini M, Thebault B, Loiret J, Guillard N, Desnos M

机构信息

Unité thérapeutique d'insuffisance cardiaque et service de cardiologie, centre hospitalier René-Dubos, 6, avenue de l'Ile-de-France, 95300 Pontoise, France.

出版信息

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2003 Nov;52(5):285-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-3928(03)00115-x.

Natriuretic Peptides like BNP or NT Pro BNP are diagnostic and prognostic makers largely used in clinical practice. Ageing may increase these peptides, especially in case of comorbidities like renal failure or hypertension and require adjustment for age. Diagnostic value of natriuretic peptides seems however preserved in elderly people.