Author/Authors :
Sakhuja، نويسنده , , Rahul and Chen، نويسنده , , Annabel A. and Anwaruddin، نويسنده , , Saif and Baggish، نويسنده , , Aaron L. and Januzzi Jr.، نويسنده , , James L.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
The combination of elevated amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels and wide QRS duration was highly sensitive and specific for the prediction of impaired left ventricular systolic function among a group of patients presenting with dyspnea to the emergency department. This strategy can be used to predict depressed function and target more formal evaluation with echocardiography in patients with dyspnea.
