N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide, but not brain natriuretic peptide, is increased in patients with severe obesity
Elevated body mass index (BMI) has been reported as a risk factor for heart failure. Prevention of heart failure through identification and management of risk factors and preclinical phases of the disease is a priority. Levels of natriuretic peptides as well as activity of their receptors have been...
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Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica
2007-02-01
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| Colección: | Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
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| Acceso en línea: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2007000200001 |
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