Publications by authors named "M Sanchez Marteles"
Background: The prognostic value of NT-proBNP levels in patients admitted to hospital due to acute exacerbations of chronic pulmonary diseases (CPDs) is unknown.
Setting: Internal Medicine units at two general hospitals.
Methods: NT-proBNP levels were obtained within 72 h after admission in 192 consecutive patients with acute exacerbations of CPDs and no history of heart failure or diuretic treatment.