While B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-pro-BNP) measures have well-established utility in the diagnosis of acute decompensated congestive heart failure (CHF) as well as ...
Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Testing for natriuretic peptide markers, such as B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP), has ...
Nesiritide is a recombinant form of B-type natriuretic peptide and is used for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure. Nesiritide has potent vasodilatory properties and reduces ...