Serial NT-proBNP Monitoring for Predicting Major Cardiovascular Events in the Dialysis Population

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1030584

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

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.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $288,548.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nephrology and Urology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

biomarkers | biomonitoring | body composition | cardiac failure | cardiomyopathy | cardiovascular risk | dialysis | monitoring | natriuretic peptides | sudden cardiac death

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