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ea0026p416 | Thyroid (non cancer) | ECE2011

N-terminal pro B type natriuretic peptide levels in thyroid dysfunctions

Baser Husniye , Baser Salih , Kirnap Nazli Gulsoy , Sakaci Murat , Gursoy Gul

Introduction: Aminoterminal pro B type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP) is the inactive degradation product of pro BNP. Thyroid diseases are known to have effect on NT-pro BNP levels. In this study, we aimed to determine possible changes in NT-pro BNP levels in patients with thyroid dysfunctions.Material and method: Fifteen patients with hyperthyroidism, 8 with subclinical hyperthyroidism, 12 with hypothyroidism, 15 with subclinical hypothyroidism and 35...