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The Role of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and NT-proBNP in the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure

This month, Ali H. Shakir, M.D., Richard W. Smalling, M.D., Ph.D., and Rebecca R. Hung, M.D. discuss
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Ali H. Shakir, M.D., Richard W. Smalling, M.D., Ph.D., and Rebecca R. Hung, M.D.

Release Date: 12/01/2003

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • List the physiologic properties of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and NT-proBNP

  • Describe the utility and limitations of measuring plasma BNP and NT-proBNP levels in the diagnosis and management of congestive heart failure

  • Discuss the role of recombinant BNP (nesiritide) in the treatment of decompensated heart failure.

 

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This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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