Brain Natriuretic Peptide BNP

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khanar

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Discussion Starter · #1 · Mar 2, 2010

A new test being extremely useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of heart failure. It's over 95% sensitive in detecting decompensated heart failure.

It's released in response to cardiac myocytes stretch. Commercial lab kits are now widely available.

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