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Azon-Kouanou A

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• Research Article
  Contribution of the Dosage of Nt-ProBNP in the Assessment of Pulmonary Embolism Severity in Black African Community
  Author(s): Zannou DM, Agbodande KA, Azon-Kouanou A, Baglo DPT , Wanvoegbe FA, Eyisse Y , Mousse LZannou DM, Agbodande KA, Azon-Kouanou A, Baglo DPT , Wanvoegbe FA, Eyisse Y , Mousse L
  
  Abstract Objective: To determine the role of NT-proBNP in the assessment of the severity of pulmonary embolism. Patients and methods: The study was performed at Atinkanmey, a private hospital of Cotonou. It is a retrospective, analytical and transversal study, over a period of 3 years (1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011). The study included 35 patients ≤75 years followed for pulmonary embolism with whom the NT-proBNP dosage was performed. NT-proBNP was compared to other severity criteria such as low blood pressure, tachycardia, Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index, the right ventricular trombosis and dilatation of the right cavities associated with PAH. Results: NT-proBNP is lower than 1000ng /L in 27 patients (77.1%) and higher than 1000ng/L in 8 patients. The sensitivity of NT-proBNP is low compared to severity cri.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-8048.1000185

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