B-Type Natriuretic Peptide: A Predictor for Mortality, Intensive Care Unit Length of Stay, and Hospital Length of Stay in Patients With Resolving Sepsis.

Journal: Cardiology research
Published Date: Dec 22, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a hormone secreted by cardiomyocytes in response to myocardial ischemia, increased ventricular wall tension, and overload. BNP is utilized as a diagnostic and prognostic marker in congested heart failure (CHF). Its prognostic value in sepsis is unknown. The aim of this study is to determine if BNP correlates with increased in-hospital mortality for septic patients.

Authors

  • Harsimar Singh
    Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA.
  • Daryl Ramai
    Department of Anatomical Sciences, St George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada, WI.
  • Harshil Patel
    Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA.
  • Marina Iskandir
    Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA.
  • Sarina Sachdev
    Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA.
  • Rabjot Rai
    Department of Anatomical Sciences, St George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada, WI.
  • Jay Patolia
    Department of Anatomical Sciences, St George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada, WI.
  • Getaw Worku Hassen
    Department of Emergency, New York University School of Medicine, 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA.

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