Copyright © 2004 by the European Society of Cardiology.
Letter to the Editor
B-type natriuretic peptide serum levels in acute heart failure: Reply
Clinical Cardiology, National Heart, Lung Institute, Dovehouse Street, London SW3 6LY, UK
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Our review1 summarises the evidence of the clinical role of plasma BNP measurements in the management of patients in a variety of clinical settings and situations. As is clearly stated in the paper, and as all experienced physicians will know, BNP should not be