Reductions in N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels Are Associated With Lower Mortality and Heart Failure Hospitalization Rates in Patients With Heart Failure With Mid-Range and Preserved Ejection Fraction [Original Articles]

Conclusions— In HFmrEF and HFpEF during routine care, decreases in NT-proBNP were associated with improved mortality and morbidity. Studies to determine whether NT-proBNP changes in response to therapy predict drug efficacy are needed.

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Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - November 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Savarese, G., Hage, C., Orsini, N., Dahlstrom, U., Perrone-Filardi, P., Rosano, G. M. C., Lund, L. H. Tags: Biomarkers Original Articles Source Type: research