BNP and NT-proBNP levels in patients with sepsis

In sepsis patients, the BNP level in blood was increased without cardiac insufficiency, while the level of BNP was positively correlated with the CRP level, suggesting the role of inflammation in the increase of BNP (54). In addition, pro-inflammatory cytokines can promote the heart to secrete BNP. It has been reported that pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin (IL)-1) can promote the ... ................
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