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Heart 2007;93:899-900; doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.110643
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EDITORIAL

Variability of NT-proBNP levels in heart failure: implications for clinical application

A Mark Richards

Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Professor A M Richards
Department of Medicine, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, New Zealand; mark.richards{at}cdhb.govt.nz

ABSTRACT

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Abbreviations: BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; CV, coefficient of variation; NT-proBNP, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide; SCV, serial change value

Keywords: natriuretic peptides; urine; plasma; stability; variability


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