Natriuretic peptides and primary prevention: the new world?

J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Oct 8;62(15):1373-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.06.009. Epub 2013 Jun 27.
No abstract available

Keywords: NT-proBNP-selected; RAS antagonists; beta-blocker; diabetes mellitus; primary prevention.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology*
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / blood*
  • Peptide Fragments / blood*

Substances

  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Peptide Fragments
  • pro-brain natriuretic peptide (1-76)
  • Natriuretic Peptide, Brain