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Use of BNP in diagnosis of LVF

Report By: anmar alkhamesi - C F emergency medicine
Search checked by anmar alkhamesi - C F ST Richards hospital
Institution: ST Richards hospital
Date Submitted: 7th November 2006
Last Modified: 7th November 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients presenting with dyspnoea] is [measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide] [useful in diagnosing or ruling out left ventricular failure]