NT-proBNP plasma levels and echocardiographic assessment of cardiac function in patients after renal transplantation.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the most important causes of death in patients with chronic renal disease (CRD). Successful renal transplantation (RTx) corrects water and electrolyte disturbances and decreases or eliminates anaemia. It favourably influences cardiac haemodynamics and reduces risk of cardiovascular events.