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🧪 What is the NT-proBNP Test?
The NT-proBNP test measures the blood level of N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide, a protein released by the heart's ventricles in response to excess stretching due to increased pressure.
It is a crucial biomarker for heart failure and other cardiac conditions.
NT-proBNP is more stable and has a longer half-life than BNP, making it more reliable in lab testing.
❓ Why is the Test Done?
To:
- Diagnose or rule out heart failure
- Assess severity of chronic heart failure
- Monitor treatment response
- Evaluate shortness of breath (dyspnea) – to distinguish cardiac vs pulmonary causes
- Detect asymptomatic ventricular dysfunction in high-risk patients (e.g., diabetics, hypertensives)
📊 Normal Ranges
Age Group | NT-proBNP Reference Range |
|---|---|
<50 years | < 125 pg/mL |
≥50 years | < 450 pg/mL |
Heart failure likely | > 450 pg/mL (<50 yrs), > 900 pg/mL (50–75 yrs), >1800 pg/mL (>75 yrs) |
Ranges may vary by lab. Higher levels indicate worse cardiac function.
📈 Interpretation of Results
NT-proBNP Level | Interpretation |
|---|---|
<125 pg/mL | Heart failure unlikely |
125–450 pg/mL | Borderline – consider clinical context |
>450 pg/mL | Suggests heart failure in patients <50 years |
>900 pg/mL | Suggests heart failure in ages 50–75 |
>1800 pg/mL | Severe heart failure in elderly (>75 years) |
Elevated levels may also occur in:
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Renal failure
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Atrial fibrillation
🧠 Associated Organs & Conditions
System/Organ | Conditions |
|---|---|
Heart | Congestive heart failure (CHF), cardiomyopathy, MI |
Kidneys | Chronic kidney disease (may elevate NT-proBNP) |
Lungs | Pulmonary embolism, COPD (differential diagnosis) |
Others | Sepsis, hypertension-related cardiac strain |
🔄 Related / Follow-Up Tests
- BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide)
- Echocardiography
- Troponin I/T – for myocardial injury
- ECG
- Chest X-ray
- Renal function tests – NT-proBNP clearance is renal-dependent
- LFTs – in congestive hepatopathy
✅ Fasting Required?
Test | Fasting Required |
|---|---|
NT-proBNP | ❌ Not required |
📝 Summary Table
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
What | Measures NT-proBNP released by heart under pressure |
Why | Diagnose and assess heart failure |
Normal Range | <125 pg/mL (<50 yrs), <450 pg/mL (>50 yrs) |
High Levels | Suggest cardiac strain or heart failure |
Associated Conditions | CHF, MI, CKD, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis |
Follow-up Tests | BNP, Echo, ECG, Troponin, Chest X-ray, RFT |
Fasting Required | ❌ No |
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