NT-proBNP is a hormone fragment released by the heart when it is under stress or strain. It is used alongside BNP to evaluate heart failure.
Category: Cardiac Markers
Also known as: nt-probnp, nt probnp, n-terminal pro-bnp, nt pro bnp, n-terminal pro-b-type natriuretic peptide
Reference range: 0–125 pg/mL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: pg/mL
High values may indicate
High NT-proBNP levels may indicate heart failure, cardiac dysfunction, pulmonary embolism, or chronic kidney disease.
Low values may indicate
Low NT-proBNP levels are normal and help rule out heart failure as a cause of symptoms.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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