The ability of NT-proBNP to diagnose heart failure based on age and renal function remains uncertain.
Observational (n=3,699)
No
Does NT-proBNP measurement accurately diagnose heart failure in adults admitted for dyspnea across different ages and renal functions?
AIMS: NT-proBNP is a useful biomarker for heart failure (HF) diagnosis. We aimed to determine NT-proBNP's ability to diagnose HF by age and renal function. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed 3,699 consecutive and unique adults admitted for dyspnea at the Emergency Unit of St. Joseph St. Luc Hospital, Lyon, France, from December 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016, who had concomitant measurement of NT-proBNP and serum creatinine. We excluded patients with acute coronary syndrome and dialysis patients. Receiving operating characteristic (ROC) analysis assessed ability and cut-off points of NT-proBNP to diagnose HF. RESULTS: ;. CONCLUSION: remains uncertain.
Charmetant et al. (Fri,) conducted a observational in Heart failure (n=3,699). NT-proBNP was evaluated on Diagnosis of heart failure. The ability of NT-proBNP to diagnose heart failure based on age and renal function remains uncertain.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: