Abstract
Age, sex, and renal function contribute to variations in plasma concentrations of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and its molecular precursor (proBNP). Recent studies indicate that anemia may also affect proBNP concentrations in patients with heart failure or stroke. However, the impact of hemoglobin status on proBNP concentrations has not been established in the general population.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Clinical Chemistry (Washington, DC) |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1921-7 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISSN | 0009-9147 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Hemoglobins
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Natriuretic Peptide, Brain
- Plasma
- Protein Precursors
- Reference Values
- Regression Analysis
- Ventricular Function, Left