Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels Fall Rapidly after Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation to Sinus Rh...
Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels Fall Rapidly after Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation to Sinus Rhythm
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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English
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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Background: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels have been reported to fall following cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF). The mechanism for the fall in BNP has not been elucidated and the potential confounding effects of sedation have not been investigated. Sedation may alter BNP levels via its effects on loading conditions. Accordingly, w...
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Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels Fall Rapidly after Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation to Sinus Rhythm
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66980922
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66980922
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0008-6312
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1421-9751
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10.1159/000081009
