Stroke‐induced chronic systolic dysfunction driven by sympathetic overactivity
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DOI: 10.1002/ana.25073
Abstract: Cardiac diseases are established risk factors for ischemic stroke incidence and severity. Conversely, there is increasing evidence that brain ischemia can cause cardiac dysfunction. The mechanisms underlying this neurogenic heart disease are incompletely understood. Although… read more here.
Keywords: ischemic stroke; stroke induced; dysfunction; chronic systolic ... See more keywords
NT-proBNP prognostic value is maintained in elderly and very elderly patients with chronic systolic heart failure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.04.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Circulating concentrations of N-terminal fragment of the prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are influenced by age and common age-related comorbidities, such as renal dysfunction. Therefore, utility of NT-proBNP for prediction of prognosis in… read more here.
Keywords: age; prognostic value; chronic systolic; patients chronic ... See more keywords