BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide) is a hormone produced by the heart when it is stretched or overloaded. It helps evaluate heart function.
Category: Cardiac Markers
Also known as: bnp, b-type natriuretic peptide, brain natriuretic peptide
Reference range: 0–100 pg/mL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: pg/mL
High values may indicate
High BNP levels may indicate heart failure, cardiac dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, or acute coronary syndrome.
Low values may indicate
Low BNP levels are normal and help rule out heart failure as a cause of symptoms like shortness of breath.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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