Abstract
Conclusion: B-type natriuretic peptide testing in the emergency
department for patients presenting with acute dyspnea decreased
length hospital of stay by about 1 day and possibly reduced admission
rates but did not conclusively affect hospital mortality rates.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 728 - 735 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Annals of Internal Medicine |
| Volume | 153 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |