NT-proBNP in Heart Failure Diagnosis: Challenges, Clinical Effectiveness, and the Need for More Accurate Tools
Abstract N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has long been used as a biomarker for diagnosing heart failure (HF), especially in emergency settings. However, its clinical effectiveness in diagnosing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), particularly in older adults, remains a subject of debate due to high false-positive (FP) rates and evolving diagnostic criteria. […]







