Author/Authors :
Marcus، نويسنده , , Gregory M. and Michaels، نويسنده , , Andrew D. and De Marco، نويسنده , , Teresa and McCulloch، نويسنده , , Charles E. and Chatterjee، نويسنده , , Kanu، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Third heart sounds were sought in 100 consecutive outpatients who had B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels measured within 8 hours. Mean BNP levels were significantly higher in those with a third heart sound. The presence of a third heart sound was 41% sensitive and 97% specific for elevated BNP levels.
