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1130. NT-proBNP
Description
NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide) is a marker of heart failure. Its synthesis increases in response to cardiac overload and dilation of the heart chambers (the ventricles and atria).
When and who needs the test?
- For the differential diagnosis of cardiac and pulmonary diseases.
- For the diagnosis of heart failure at the early preclinical stage.
- As a screening test in patients with diabetes mellitus at least once a year to detect the earliest stages of heart failure.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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