Prognostic Value of N-Terminal Pro-form B-type Natriuretic Peptide in Patients With Moderate Aortic Stenosis

Serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and the N-terminal pro-form, NT-proBNP, which are produced by the cleavage of proBNP are well known predictors of prognosis in heart failure.1 Values correlate with the severity of aortic stenosis (AS) and are associated with symptomatic status and adverse clinical outcomes.2-5 However, the risk stratification of patients with moderate AS is still incipient and predictors of poor outcomes have not been clearly established. Some of these patients may have concomitant comorbidities that may evaluation more complex.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - February 10, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saki Ito, William R. Miranda, Allan S. Jaffe, Jae K. Oh Source Type: research