title: Clinical Significance of B-type Natriuretic Peptide in Heart Failure.
abstract: Biochemical tests to detect B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal pro-brain BNP (NT-proBNP) are useful diagnostic methods for patients with possible HF. These tests are valuable prognostic predictors for the entire spectrum of HF disease severity. Therefore, the measurements of BNP or NT-proBNP taken along with conventional clinical assessments may assist clinicians in deciding treatment. The following review briefly summarizes the available information regarding the clinical significance of BNP and NT-proBNP.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
authors.forename: Byung-Su
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Yoo
keywords: Heart failure; Natriuretic peptide