There appeared to be no benefit for the subgroup with the highest NT-proBNP (> 5314 pg/ml) and SGLT-2 inhibitor use was low, so benefit in combination with vericiguat is less clear in this population. Patients on long-acting nitrates, PDE-5 inhibitors, IV inotropes, and LVADs were ...
Bronchiolitis is a common viral illness which can lead to severe respiratory compromise and can coexist with or mask cardiac failure. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and the inactive portion of its pro-hormone: N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) are excreted in response to cardiomyocyte stretching ...
AC = anticoagulation; APTT = activated partial thromboplastin time; BNP = brain natriuretic peptide; INR = international normalized ratio; IU = international units; IV = intravenous; LMWH = low-molecular-weight heparin; MPHVs = mechanical prosthetic heart valves; NT-proBNP = N-terminal pro–B-ty...
The ISO15189:2012 standard is aimed to improve quality in medical laboratories by standardization of all key processes, including the pre-analytical phase [10]. However, it is common experience that accreditation bodies for ISO15189:2012 tend to spend only a small amount of time auditing activitie...
Mean NYHA class was 2.2, mean LVEF 30%, mean NT–proBNP values 4027pg/mL, mean serum creatinine 1mg/dL, 91% were taking beta–blockers (BB), 86% mineral corticoid receptor antagonists (MRA), 98% ACE–inhibitors/angiotensin–receptor–antagonists/neprilysin and angiotensin receptor antagonists ...
Al-Barjas M.How can the role of N terminal pro B Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP)be optimised in heart failure screening?A prospective observational comparative study.Eur Heart J Fail. 2004Al-Barjas M, Nair D, Ayrton P, Morris R, Davar J (2004) How can the role of N terminal pro B ...
We will discuss the current recommendations for screening, including the use of blood markers to evaluate the PAH risk factors, echocardiography to assess right ventricular function and pulmonary artery pressure. We will also explore the role of other diagnostic tools, such as NT-proBNP test, ...
In addition, we also found a gradient in the values of NT-proBNP from carriers to patients with only polyneuropathy to patients with cardiac amyloidosis. It is known that in patients with amyloidosis, the longitudinal strain is earlier and is greatly reduced, especially at the level of the basa...