NT-proBNP
Low rules out chronic heart failure; elevated requires cardiac evaluation (ESC HF).
| Rating | Range |
|---|---|
| Good | below 125 ng/L |
| Worth improving | 125 – 2000 ng/L |
| Talk to a doctor | 2000 ng/L and above |
Why it matters
Low rules out chronic heart failure; elevated requires cardiac evaluation (ESC HF).
If it’s low
Low NT-proBNP is reassuring — heart failure is unlikely.
If it’s high
Elevated NT-proBNP shows the heart is strained — often with heart failure, but also with too high blood pressure, arrhythmias, kidney disease or age.
What to do
NT-proBNP is not a lifestyle marker. A rise with shortness of breath, leg swelling or fatigue belongs to a doctor (cardiac assessment).
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