The influence of atrial fibrillation on the levels of NT-proBNP versus GDF-15 in patients with heart failure

ConclusionThese data show that in patients with HF, NT-proBNP is significantly influenced by underlying AF at time of measurement and not by previous episodes of AF, whereas the levels of GDF-15 are not influenced by the presence of AF. Therefore, GDF-15 might have additive value combined with NT-proBNP in the assessment of patients with HF and concomitant AF.Graphic abstract
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research