N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide Level as a Prognostic Predictor in Elderly Patients in a Convalescent Rehabilitation Ward.

Journal: Progress in rehabilitation medicine
Published Date: Dec 28, 2017

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) levels were investigated to predict outcomes for elderly patients in a convalescent rehabilitation ward.

Authors

  • Atsushi Shiba
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Naruto-Yamakami Hospital, Naruto, Tokushima, Japan.
  • Hiromitsu Kurata
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nakazu-Yagi Hospital, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan.
  • Hirokazu Sasaki
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Naruto-Yamakami Hospital, Naruto, Tokushima, Japan.
  • Mitsugu Naoe
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Naruto-Yamakami Hospital, Naruto, Tokushima, Japan.
  • Kazufumi Kunitomo
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Naruto-Yamakami Hospital, Naruto, Tokushima, Japan.
  • Atsuko Yamakami
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Naruto-Yamakami Hospital, Naruto, Tokushima, Japan.

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