Testing for natriuretic peptide markers, such as B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP), has emerged as an important tool for the diagnosis and risk stratification of ...

Sensitivity vs. specificity for heart failure by B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels. Data from Maisel AS, Krishnaswamy P, Nowak RM, et al. Rapid measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide in ...

The inactive N-terminal fragment of pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP ... These results suggest that low levels of NT-proBNP in people with stable coronary heart disease can effectively ...

N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP ... study population was receiving medication for hypertension. Serum levels of NT-proBNP were measured both before and after dialysis.