Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Levels vs. Patients With and Without Sarcopenia (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Levels vs. Patients With and Without Sarcopenia

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The risk of heart failure is higher in patients with sarcopenia vs those who don't.

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Dr. Yasuhiro Izumiya (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.04.128)

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