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

Authors

  • Jasna Leniček Krleža Zavod za laboratorijsku dijagnostiku, Odjel za medicinsku biokemiju i hematologiju, Klinika za dječje bolesti Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
  • Renata Zrinski Topić Zavod za laboratorijsku dijagnostiku, Odjel za medicinsku biokemiju i hematologiju, Klinika za dječje bolesti Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
  • Vesna Herceg-Čavrak 2 Klinika za pedijatriju, Odjel za dječju kardiologiju, Klinika za dječje bolesti Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska

DOI:

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

Keywords:

dijete, biomarkeri, troponin, natrijuretski peptid

Abstract

For years now, troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide are two cardiac biomarkers routinely used in the diagnosis of cardiac disease ingeneral 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 publisheddata and our own experience. It is intended for pediatricians and laboratory specialists who work with pediatric population.Key words: child, biomarkers, troponin, natriuretic peptide

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2017-12-30

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Vol. 61 No. 4 (2017)

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How to Cite

Krleža, J. L., Topić, R. Z., & Herceg-Čavrak, V. (2017). Troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide: laboratory diagnosis and clinical utility in pediatrics. Paediatria Croatica, 61(4), 169-177. https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2017.24

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