Author/Authors :
Eimer، نويسنده , , Micah J. and Ekery، نويسنده , , Deborah L. and Rigolin، نويسنده , , Vera H. and Bonow، نويسنده , , Robert O. and Carnethon، نويسنده , , Mercedes R. and Cotts، نويسنده , , William G.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels reflect myocardial strain and are known to be elevated in patients with heart failure. To determine if BNP levels are elevated in patients with aortic regurgitation, we measured BNP levels in patients with chronic asymptomatic aortic regurgitation and normal left ventricular systolic function.
