Mid ‐regional pro‐adrenomedullin outperforms N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide for the diagnosis of acute heart failure in the presence of atrial fibrillation

ConclusionIn the presence of AF, MR ‐proADM showed greater discrimination and accuracy, and less impairment in performance compared to that in non‐AF cases, for the diagnosis of ADHF, compared to the guideline‐endorsed NT‐proBNP.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Win Sen Kuan, Irwani Ibrahim, Siew Pang Chan, Zisheng Li, Oi Wah Liew, Chris Frampton, Richard Troughton, Chris J. Pemberton, Jenny Pek Ching Chong, Li Ling Tan, Weiqin Lin, Shirley Beng Suat Ooi, A. Mark Richards Tags: Research Article Source Type: research