Triiodothyronine and Brain Natriuretic Peptide Similar Long-Term Prognostic Values for Chronic Heart Failure

Kozdag G., Ertas G., KILIÇ T., Acar E., ŞAHİN T., Ural D.

TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL, vol.37, no.5, pp.538-546, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.538-546
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Although low levels of free triiodothyronine and high levels of brain natriuretic peptide have been shown as independent predictors of death in chronic heart failure patients, few studies have compared their prognostic values. The aim of this prospective study was to measure free triiodothyronine and brain natriuretic peptide levels and to compare their prognostic values among such patients.