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Serial NT-proBNP Monitoring for Predicting Major Cardiovascular Events in the Dialysis Population [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Also known as: A Study Investigating the Usefulness of Monitoring a Heart Hormone (NT-proBNP) to Predict Heart Related Illness in Dialysis Patients.

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Queensland
Managed by University of Queensland
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1030584]

Researchers: Prof David Johnson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Carmel Hawley ,  A/Pr Richard Troughton ,  A/Pr Scott Campbell ,  Dr Goce Dimeski
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Brief description Dialysis patients have a 50-100 fold increased risk of dying from heart disease caused by abnormal heart muscle structure and function. Current tests are unable to accurately identify patients at the highest risk. A test that accurately detects the early stages of heart injury is urgently needed. The aim of our research is to develop a monitoring guide using regular testing of a heart hormone (NT-proBNP) to identify high-risk dialysis patients early allowing treatment before a serious medical complication occurs.

Funding Amount $AUD 288,548.07

Funding Scheme Project Grants

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Clinical Sciences | Medical and Health Sciences | Nephrology and Urology | biomarkers | biomonitoring | body composition | cardiac failure | cardiomyopathy | cardiovascular risk | dialysis | monitoring | natriuretic peptides | sudden cardiac death |
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