Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2016, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (5): 583-587.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2016.05.005

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Mechanism of the increased level of plasma brain type natriuretic peptide in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Miao miao, Bu Xiaoning   

  1. Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
  • Received:2016-06-30 Online:2016-10-21 Published:2016-10-19
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Beijing Rising Star Project(2008B27).

Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease which can affect the cardiovascular system resulting in an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in COPD. The relationship between the cardiac markers such as brain type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and its precursor and COPD becomes a hot topic. This article reviews the mechanism of the increased level of plasma BNP in patients with COPD.

Key words: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, brain type natriuretic peptide, hyperinflation, inflammation

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