B-type natriuretic peptide is released by cardiac myocytes ... If the BNP level is significantly elevated (greater than 400 pg/mL), heart failure is the likely diagnosis. Note that the degree ...

BNP levels are highly predictive of cardiac events within 6 months. In a study of 325 patients presenting with dyspnea to an emergency department, patients with BNP levels >480 pg/mL had a 51% ...

B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and its precursor, N-terminal pro-brain BNP (NT-proBNP) have been extensively studied for their predictive value in patients with heart failure. A systematic ...

The trial is assessing the therapy for individuals with ischemic heart failure of minimised ejection fraction.

Background: During persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) the pulmonary vascular resistance remains elevated in the ... whether serum B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is a useful biomarker ...

The initial primary use of measuring b-type natriuretic peptide (BNP ... If the BNP level is significantly elevated (> 400 pg/mL), heart failure is the likely diagnosis. Note that the degree ...

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 ...