Use of BNP in diagnosis of LVF
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Report By: Dr M S Chaudhry - SHO Medicine
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Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
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Date Submitted: 15th April 2005
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Last Modified: 15th April 2005
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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]