title: Reasons elevated B-type natriuretic peptide levels are associated with adverse outcome in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
authors: Yongxin
authors: Y
authors: Liang
authors: Miaoning
authors: M
authors: Gu
authors: Shiduan
authors: S
authors: Wang
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / Q000097:blood*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain