Nt-pro bnp

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

N-terminal per B-type natriuretic peptide

Definition
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BNP, also known as B-type natriuretic peptide, and NT-proBNP (N-terminal per B-type natriuretic peptide) are polypeptides that are used as markers in the diagnosis of heart failure, dyspnoea and ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack.

General information
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Standard value: The standard value is up to 266 pg/ml.

Pathologically increased: Heart failure, valvular heart disease, heart attack, pulmonary hypertension, tachycardia, cirrhosis of the liver, renal failure, sepsis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020