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Should Preoperative Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Be Measured Routinely?
INTRODUCTION In addition to its contractile function, the heart is also considered an endocrine organ capable of producing two natriuretic peptide hormones, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). Both hormones cause increased renal excretion of water and…