Predictive value of NT-proBNP for cardioversion in a new onset atrial fibrillation

Francesco Buccelletti, Emanuele Gilardi, Davide Marsiliani, Annarita Carroccia, Ng Silveri, Francesco Franceschi

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Abstract

To detect the clinical use of N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) values for predicting cardioversion in a new onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in the emergency department.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)157-161
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Biological Markers
  • Cohort Studies
  • Electric Countershock
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Natriuretic Peptide, Brain
  • Peptide Fragments
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Statistics, Nonparametric
  • Time Factors

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