NT Pro BNP Test

The N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) test measures the level of NT-pro BNP in your blood. NT-proBNP is a protein that your heart releases when it's under strain, often due to heart failure. This test is used to help diagnose or rule out heart failure in individuals experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath, swelling in the abdomen or legs, fatigue, or frequent urination at night. For those already diagnosed with heart failure diagnosis, the NT-proBNP test can assess the severity of the condition, predict worsening, and monitor response to treatment. People experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping flat, swelling in the abdomen, feet, legs, or neck veins, fatigue, coughing, frequent nighttime urination, loss of appetite, or nausea should consider getting an NT-proBNP test. This test helps diagnose or rule out heart failure and provides valuable information about heart health.

Assesses heart failure risk by measuring NT-pro BNP levels, guiding diagnosis and management of heart conditions.