BNP/NT-proBNP: Common Questions

BNP and NT-proBNP

Also known as: Brain natriuretic peptide, proBNP
Formal name: B-type natriuretic peptide, N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide
Related tests: Cardiac biomarkers

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This article was last reviewed on September 26, 2008 .

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