Early N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide is associated with cardiac complications and function during pregnancy in congenital heart disease.

CONCLUSIONS: In this study, first-trimester NT-proBNP levels were associated with adverse CV complications and a decline in subpulmonary ventricular function later in pregnancy in women with CHD. Early NT-proBNP evaluation is useful for tailored care in pregnant women with CHD.
PMID: 33534113 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Netherlands Heart Journal - February 3, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Siegmund AS, Pieper PG, Bouma BJ, Rosenberg FM, Groen H, Bilardo CM, van Veldhuisen DJ, Dickinson MG Tags: Neth Heart J Source Type: research