BNP.
B-type Natriuretic Peptide. A blood test used to help diagnose and monitor heart failure. BNP is a hormone released by the heart when it is under stress from volume overload. Elevated levels suggest the heart is struggling.
Definition
What is bnp?
B-type Natriuretic Peptide. A blood test used to help diagnose and monitor heart failure. BNP is a hormone released by the heart when it is under stress from volume overload. Elevated levels suggest the heart is struggling.
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