Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9880
ISSN: 2155-9880
Department of Cardiac Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
Mini Review
The Evolving Utility and Applications of NT-proBNP in the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure
Author(s): Samuel Norman*
Heart failure (HF) remains a significant healthcare challenge, with increasing morbidity and economic burden. NTerminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) is a well-established cardiac biomarker widely used in HF for diagnosis, risk stratification and therapeutic guidance. This mini-review summarizes the current and emerging roles of NT-proBNP in HF management, with a focus on its diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic utility. NT-proBNP is a valuable diagnostic tool, especially in emergency settings, for distinguishing HF from other causes of dyspnea and it has been incorporated into clinical guidelines for both acute and primary care settings. Additionally, NT-proBNP serves as a robust prognostic marker, correlating with disease severity, mortality and hospitalization rates. NT-proBNPguided therapy has shown promise in optimizing treatment, although its benefit in certain pa.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9880.25.16.942