The B-type Natriuretic Peptide Assay: a Rapid Test for Heart Failure

Overview

Journal Cleve Clin J Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2002 Mar 14

PMID 11890215

Citations 5

Authors

W Frank Peacock 4th

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Abstract

The B-type or brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) assay, a 15-minute bedside blood test, is highly sensitive and fairly specific for diagnosing heart failure and is useful in evaluating suspected heart failure in outpatients and in emergency care. Other uses include screening for left ventricular dysfunction and predicting outcome in patients with an established diagnosis of heart failure or myocardial infarction.

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