32: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Testing in Patients With Shortness of Breath in the Emergency Department: A Preliminary Analysis of the Accuracy of Heart Failure Diagnosis

D.V Smit,A Lokuge,L Lam,A Bystrzycki,P.A Cameron,D Eccleston,J Federman,H Krum,M Naughton,H.G Schneider

doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.01.300

32: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Testing in Patients With Shortness of Breath in the Emergency Department: A Preliminary Analysis of the Accuracy of Heart Failure Diagnosis

D.V Smit, A Lokuge + Show 8 more

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.01.300

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Journal: Annals of Emergency Medicine

Publication Date: Mar 20, 2008

Affiliation: Monash University, The Alfred Hospital, Alfred Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital

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Dyspnea is the most common presenting symptom of acute decompensated heart failure (HF) to the emergency department (ED). Correct and early diagnosis is essential to prevent adverse outcomes. This study aimed to determine whether B-type Natriuretic peptide (BNP) testing in patients presenting with dyspnea to the ED improves the accuracy of diagnosis of HF.

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