BNP

B-type natriuretic peptide

What's

BNP

If Your Levels Are High

Symptoms of High Levels

If Your Levels are Low

Symptoms of Low Levels

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Test for

B-type natriuretic peptide

BNP by Access Med Labs

Plasma

This is a single-marker test measuring BNP. It is helpful in the early diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF).

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) by Quest Diagnostics

Plasma

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) - BNP is increased in congestive heart failure, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty, and hypertension. Elevations are also observed in pulmonary hypertension (indicating right ventricular dysfunction), acute lung injury, hypervolemic states, chronic renal failure and cirrhosis. Decreasing levels indicate therapeutic response to anti-hypertensive therapy.

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