NT-proBNP | N-terminal pro-B natriuretic peptide

NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro-B natriuretic peptide) – is a marker of heart failure. It is a quantitative, sensitive, and specific marker of heart failure (HF). NT-proBNP is useful not only for diagnosing patients with HF symptoms but also provides information about the prognosis and hospitalization need of patients with confirmed HF diagnosis. It is recommended to perform the NT-proBNP test for individuals over 55 years old who have had high blood pressure for a long time (more than 5 years), suffer from diabetes, have experienced myocardial infarction and stroke, and suffer from coronary heart disease.