What are natriuretic peptide tests (BNP, NT-proBNP)?
Natriuretic peptides Substances made in the heart. Leading in the field of these drugs 2 The brain is natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal Pro B-type natriuretic peptide (nt-proBNP). As a rule, BNP and NT-proBNP are found in the bloodstream. An increase in value means that your heart is not pumping as much blood as your body needs. When this occurs, it is known as cardiac deficiency, also known as congestive heart failure.
Natriuretic peptide tests Measure your blood GNP or NT-PROBNP levels. Your care provider may be able to. BNP test or an NT-proBNP test but not both. Both can help diagnose cardiac insufficiency, but you want different types of measurements. The choice depends on the equipment available in the supplier’s lab.
Other names: brain natriuretic peptide , NT-proB-type natriuretic peptide test , B-type natriuretic peptide
What are they used for?
A BNP test or an NT-proBNP test The most common use is to diagnose or rule out a cardiac deficiency. If a cardiac deficiency has already been established, the test may be used to:
- Discover the severity of the condition.
- Treatment plan.
- Find out if treatment can be initiated.
The test It can also be used to identify if symptoms are related to heart deficiency.
Why do I need a natriuretic peptide test ?
You may need a BNP test or an NT-proBNP test If signs of heart deficiency are present. These include
- shortness of breath
- Coughing or wheezing
- fatigue
- Swelling of the abdomen, legs, and/or feet
- Loss of appetite or nausea
If you are being treated for heart disease, your caregiver may order one of these studies tests to see how well your healing works.
What happens during a natriuretic peptide test ?
For a BNP test or an NT-proBNP test The caregiver takes a blood sample from a vein in your arm with a small needle. After the needle is placed in a small amount of blood, this is placed in a a test tube or bottle. You will feel some pressure as the needle goes in and out. This usually takes less than 5 minutes.
Something must be arranged to prepare for the procedure. the test ?
No special preparation is required. BNP test or an NT-proBNP test .
There are risks. the test ?
Blood is not at sufficient risk test The area where the needle is inserted can be sore and bruised, but most signs disappear quickly.
What do the results mean?
If the GNP or NT-PROBNP value is higher than normal, this probably means that there is a cardiac condition. The general rule applies: the higher the degree, the more serious your condition is considered.
If your GNP or NT-PROBNP allocals are normal, this probably means that your symptoms are not caused by heart failure. Your doctor has more options tests Make a diagnosis.
If you have questions about the results, discuss them with your own health care provider.
Is there anything else I should know? a natriuretic peptide test ?
Your care provider has one or more of the following research options tests In addition to or after BNP or NT-PROBNP. test :
- EKG, which looks at the electronic forces of your heart.
- Stress test This shows how busy your heart is with physiological activity.
- A chest x-ray to see if your heart is larger than normal or if there is fluid in your lungs.
You can still get one or several of the correct blood values. tests :
- ANP test FieldAnp means chest. natriuretic peptide FieldAnp looks like GNP, but is made up of different parts of the heart.
- Metabolic processes that test for kidney disorders that show similar symptoms such as heart failure.
- A complete blood count to see if there is anemia or other blood disorders.
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