We evaluated the prognostic value of plasma N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) in 71 transplanted heart recipients during a 38 +/- 2 month follow-up. The negative predictive value of NT-pro-BNP levels less than or equal to800 pg/ml to predict death was 97% (95% confidence interval 92 to 100). Thus, NT-pro-BNP levels less than or equal to800 pg/ml predict a middle-term good survival in transplanted heart recipients. (C) 2004 by Excerpta Medica Inc.
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Univ Texas, SW Med Ctr, Donald W Reynolds Cardiovasc Clin Res Ctr, Dallas, TX 75390 USAUniv Texas, SW Med Ctr, Donald W Reynolds Cardiovasc Clin Res Ctr, Dallas, TX 75390 USA
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de Lemos, JA
McGuire, DK
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