Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2017.24

Troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide: laboratory diagnosis and clinical utility in pediatrics

Jasna Leniček Krleža orcid.org/0000-0002-2554-4034 ; Klinika za dječje bolesti Zagreb
Renata Zrinski Topić orcid.org/0000-0002-3740-7854
Vesna Herceg-Čavrak orcid.org/0000-0002-1723-1791

Abstract

For years now, troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide are two cardiac biomarkers routinely used in the diagnosis of cardiac disease in
general population, but the knowledge of their usability in pediatric population is very low. This review covers the issues of determination,
interpretation of laboratory test results, and usefulness of troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide in pediatrics, based on published
data and our own experience. It is intended for pediatricians and laboratory specialists who work with pediatric population.

Keywords

child; biomarkers; troponin; natriuretic peptide

Hrčak ID:

201174

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/201174

Publication date:

22.12.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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