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What Do High Levels Of BNP Indicate?
Question: I have a BNP test done and the reading was 321. Is that high
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that
BNP is a test used when heart failure is suspicious and also for prognostication.
A value less than 100 pg/ml makes heart failure unlikely; while a value greater than 490 pg/ml makes it likely. For values between 100-400 pg/ml need further clinical judgement.
Coming to your case, it is necessary to explore alternative causes like hypertension, renal disorders, chronic pulmonary disorders, sepsis, etc.
In addition, a cardiac ultrasound, chest X ray study, and several lab tests:
- complete blood count,
- PCR and ESR,
- liver and renal function tests,
- thyroid hormones level,
- fasting blood glucose level
Needs to be checked.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above-mentioned issues.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that
BNP is a test used when heart failure is suspicious and also for prognostication.
A value less than 100 pg/ml makes heart failure unlikely; while a value greater than 490 pg/ml makes it likely. For values between 100-400 pg/ml need further clinical judgement.
Coming to your case, it is necessary to explore alternative causes like hypertension, renal disorders, chronic pulmonary disorders, sepsis, etc.
In addition, a cardiac ultrasound, chest X ray study, and several lab tests:
- complete blood count,
- PCR and ESR,
- liver and renal function tests,
- thyroid hormones level,
- fasting blood glucose level
Needs to be checked.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above-mentioned issues.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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