Prognostic value of BNP in heart failure
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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 review now reveals that BNP is a strong prognostic indicator of cardiac risk in all patients, including those not diagnosed with heart failure by standard methods.
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