NT-proBNP is a strong predictor for readmissions and mortality in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) patients. We assessed whether absolute or relative NT-proBNP levels should be used as pre discharge treatment target.

Challenging the two concepts in determining the appropriate pre-discharge N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide treatment target in acute decompensated heart failure patients: absolute or relative discharge levels? / Stienen, Susan; Salah, Khibar; Eurlings, Luc W M; Bettencourt, Paulo; Pimenta, Joana M; Metra, Marco; Bayes-Genis, Antoni; Verdiani, Valerio; Bettari, Luca; Lazzarini, Valentina; Tijssen, Jan P; Pinto, Yigal M; Kok, Wouter E M. - In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE. - ISSN 1388-9842. - 17:9(2015), pp. 936-944. [10.1002/ejhf.320]

Challenging the two concepts in determining the appropriate pre-discharge N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide treatment target in acute decompensated heart failure patients: absolute or relative discharge levels?

Metra, Marco;
2015-01-01

Abstract

NT-proBNP is a strong predictor for readmissions and mortality in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) patients. We assessed whether absolute or relative NT-proBNP levels should be used as pre discharge treatment target.
2015
Absolute discharge level
Acute decompensated heart failure
NT-proBNP
Relative reduction
Acute Disease
Aged
Aged
80 and over
Biomarkers
Cause of Death
Disease Progression
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Failure
Hospital Mortality
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Natriuretic Peptide
Brain
Patient Readmission
Peptide Fragments
Portugal
Prognosis
Prospective Studies
Protein Precursors
Risk Assessment
Survival Rate
Time Factors
Patient Discharge
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