Bnp

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

B-type natriuretic peptide

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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 informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Standard value: The standard value is up to 100 pg/ml.

Pathologically elevated: 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

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer