Research Article

The Effects of Velvet Antler of Deer on Cardiac Functions of Rats with Heart Failure following Myocardial Infarction

Table 3

Serum BNP levels of all groups ( ).

GroupNBNP (pg/mL)

sham10
HF9 ***
HF + CAP11
HF + VAD10

Notes: *** compared to the sham group, ; compared to the AMI group, . HF = heart failure; CAP = captopril; VAD = velvet antler of deer.