The role of NT-proBNP and apelin in the assessment of right ventricular dysfunction in acute pulmonary embolism. | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Yasemin Celik: Department of Emergency Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2. Turker Yardan: Department of Emergency Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey

3. Ahmet Baydin: Department of Emergency Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey

4. Sabri Demircan: Department of Cardiology, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey

Abstract:

To investigate the role of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and apelin in the assessment of right ventricular dysfunction in acute pulmonary embolism. Methods: The prospective case-control study was conducted at Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey, from January 2008 to June 2009, and comprised adult patients with acute pulmonary embolism. A smaller group of healthy adults served as the control. Blood N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and apelin levels weremeasured on admission to the Emergency Department. SPSS 15 was used for data analysis. Results: There were 56 cases and 20 controls in the study. Blood N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels were higher in cases than the controls (p0.05). Patients with right ventricular dysfunction had significantly higher peptide levels than those without the dysfunction (p

Page(s): 306-311

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 66, Issue: 3, Year: 2016

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