Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is one of the leading admission diagnoses
worldwide, yet it is an entity with incompletely understood pathophysiology and limited …

Natriuretic peptides (NPs) are released from the heart in response to pressure and volume
overload. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal-proBNP have become important …

Context It is uncertain whether intensified heart failure therapy guided by N-terminal brain
natriuretic peptide (BNP) is superior to symptom-guided therapy. Objective To compare 18 …

Background—Heart failure (HF) is responsible for a huge burden in hospital care. Our goal
was to evaluate the value of N-terminal–pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in …

Objective To assess how well B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) predicts prognosis in patients
with heart failure. Design Systematic review of studies assessing BNP for prognosis in …

Background Readmission after heart failure (HF) hospitalization is an increasing focus for
physicians and policy makers, but statistical models are needed to assess patient risk and to …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among B-type
natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels within the diagnostic range, perceived congestive heart …

Among the most exciting developments in the field of heart failure in recent times has been
the rediscovery of the natriuretic peptide system and its pleuripotent effects on cardiac …

Background—B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) has been associated with short-and long-
term postdischarge prognosis among hospitalized patients with heart failure. It is unknown if …

The natriuretic peptides (NPs) play a critical role in maintaining homeostasis in the
cardiovascular system, serving as counter-regulatory hormones for volume and pressure …