American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 6 , Pages 846-849 , 15 September 2009

Effect of Balloon Valvuloplasty in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis on Levels of N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Received 1 March 2009 ,Revised 5 May 2009 ,Accepted 5 May 2009.

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PII: S0002-9149(09)01048-0

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.05.013

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 6 , Pages 846-849 , 15 September 2009

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