Search for: [Abstract = "The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between resting plasma NT\-proBNP levels and parameters derived from an ECG exercise test in stable angina patients with a normal left ventricular systolic and diastolic function, without left ventricular hypertrophy or prior myocardial infarction. The results suggest that\: 1. In stable angina patients resting NT\-proBNP levels were associated with the sum of exercise\-induced ischemic ST segment depressions despite a comparable workload during a standard symptom\-limited exercise test\; 2. Resting NT\-proBNP levels were only weakly linked to left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular mass index\; 3. The relationship between plasma NT\-proBNP and the sum of exercise\-induced ischemic ST segment deviations was attenuated, yet maintained on multivariate adjustment for other factors independently related to NT\-proBNP, i.e. angiographic coronary artery disease extent and a lower creatinine clearance\; 4. Resting NT\-proNP levels are related to the magnitude and extent of exercise\-induced ischemia in stable angina patients free of left ventricular dysfunction and hypertrophy irrespective of coronary artery disease."]
