Brain natriuretic peptide predicts successful cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation and maintenance of sinus rhythm. - Concepedia

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Brain natriuretic peptide predicts successful cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation and maintenance of sinus rhythm.

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2004

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Luís Beck da Silva Neto, Joseph F. DeBold, Margaret Fraser, Kathryn Williams, Haissam Haddad

Abstract

In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, BNP levels are associated with successful cardioversion and maintenance of sinus rhythm two weeks after cardioversion.