title: B-type natriuretic peptide for predicting outcomes after open heart surgery: superior to traditional scoring systems?
authors.forename: Raúl J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Gazmuri
authors.forename: Iyad M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Ayoub
mesh_terms: D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / Q000097:blood*; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain