Test Details

NT-ProBNP is a marker of increased pressure inside your heart. This increased pressure causes distension of chambers of the heart & leads to Congestive heart failure (CHF). This means that your heart has to work harder to pump blood to other parts of the body. Symptoms of CHF include dry cough, shortness of breath, fainting attack, fatigue, palpitations & swelling of legs, ankles & feet.Measures Nterminal pro Btype natriuretic peptide levels- Helps diagnose heart failure- Supports risk assessment for cardiovascular diseases- Aids in monitoring heart failure treatment.

Parameters Included:

• NT- PROBNP