title: B-type natriuretic peptide: a role in selection and follow up of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator patient?
abstract: B-type natriuretic peptide may have a role in predicting the risk of ICD therapy, identifying patients with deteriorating clinical status and allowing them to be selected for more detailed medical review and, if necessary, drug treatment.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / Q000097:blood*; D018579:Patient Selection
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain