Meta‐analysis of B type natriuretic peptide and N‐terminal pro B natriuretic peptide in the diagnosis of clinical heart failure and population screening for left ventricular systolic dysfunction

@article{Ewald2008MetaanalysisOB,
  title={Meta‐analysis of B type natriuretic peptide and N‐terminal pro B natriuretic peptide in the diagnosis of clinical heart failure and population screening for left ventricular systolic dysfunction},
  author={Ben D. Ewald and D Ewald and Ammarin Thakkinstian and John Attia},
  journal={Internal Medicine Journal},
  year={2008},
  volume={38}
}
Background:  We set out to review the validity of tests for B type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N‐terminal pro BNP (NTproBNP) in the diagnosis of clinical heart failure (HF) in primary care and hospital settings and to examine the effect of age. We also examined the accuracy of the test in population screening for left ventricular systolic dysfunction. 
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Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Addition to N-Terminal Pro–B-Type Natriuretic Peptide for Risk Stratification in the Ambulant Elderly

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An assessment of N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide and echocar-diographic left ventricular ejection fraction in screening for risk of subsequent new-onset HF and CVD in ambulant elderly patients finds that both indicators are independent predictors of adverse cardiovascular outcomes and, in combination, improve risk stratification.

Utility of natriuretic peptide testing in the evaluation and management of acute decompensated heart failure

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The addition of BNP and NT-proBNP to usual clinical decision making enhances detection of high-risk patients who need aggressive follow-up and adjustment of treatment.

N-terminal pro-b-type natriuretic peptide and left atrial function in patients with congestive heart failure and severely reduced ejection fraction.

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In CHF patients with severely impaired systolic function, NT-pro-BNP levels reflect LA and LV dysfunction, and should prompt studies to investigate the relationship between changes of LA function and NT- pro-BNp levels and their clinical value as prognostic and therapeutic targets in CHF.

Hemoglobin Concentration Influences N‐Terminal Pro B‐Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Hospitalized Older Adults with and without Heart Failure

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To investigate the relationship between hemoglobin and N‐terminal pro B‐type natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP) concentration in hospitalized older adults with or without a diagnosis of heart failure, a large number of subjects were treated for heart failure.

Comprehensive Review of the Relative Clinical Utility of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Assays in Cardiovascular Disease

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While optimal diagnostic cutpoints for both markers varied depended on age and degree of renal dysfunction, and the clinical application; NT-proBNP had a much more widely variable optimal cutpoint than did BNP, sufficient evidence for clinical utility of both tests exists for other applications of prognosis, screening, and monitoring of heart failure.

The role of b-type natriuretic peptide in heart failure management.

Natriuretic peptide testing in primary care patients

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Plasma concentration of B-type-related natriuretic peptides is a marker of either hemodynamic or neurohormonal stress on the heart and has been validated within the diagnostic and prognostic domain in patients with suspected or ascertained heart failure, mostly in the in-hospital setting.

Natriuretic peptide measurement in heart failure

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Chris Higgins summarizes the recommendations of 2 new guidance documents on the use of natriuretic peptides in heart failure and provides brief overviews of BNP/NT-proBNP and heart failure.

Natriuretic peptides as indicators of cardiac remodeling in hypertensive patients

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Nt-BNP and BNP are useful to discriminate between patients with regard to cardiac remodeling and might be considered a screening tool in order select patients eligible for further examination with UCG examination.

Natriuretic peptides in the diagnosis and management of chronic heart failure.

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