Key result
NT-proBNP measurement correlated strongly with BNP (r2=0.94) and both peptides increased similarly according to heart failure severity.
Why the study?
Does NT-proBNP correlate equally to BNP with clinical variables in ambulatory patients with heart failure?
Observational (n=92)
Does NT-proBNP correlate equally to BNP with clinical variables in ambulatory patients with heart failure?
Effect estimate: r2=0.94
NT-proBNP and BNP correlate equally well with clinical variables of disease severity in ambulatory heart failure patients, suggesting both are valid diagnostic and prognostic indicators.
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Supports interchangeable NT-proBNP/BNP use for ambulatory HF severity assessment; leaves open prospective outcome differences.
Masson et al. (2002) conducted an observational in Heart failure (n=92). NT-proBNP measurement vs. BNP measurement was evaluated on Analytical correlation between NT-proBNP and BNP (r2=0.94). NT-proBNP measurement correlated strongly with BNP (r2=0.94) and both peptides increased similarly according to heart failure severity.
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