Abstract

Assays for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal pro-brain BNP (NTproBNP) BNP are useful diagnostic method for evaluation of patients with dyspnea. And, natriuretic peptide levels have important prognostic value in heart failure. Therefore, measurements of BNP or NT-proBNP, taken together with conventional clinical assessment, may assist in the decision of treatment process. The following brief review summarizes available information concerning clinical significance of BNP or NT-proBNP.

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