Usefulness of brain-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels in pregnancy
BNP and NT-proBNP are widely used in emergency settings to differentiate cardiac from non-cardiac causes of dyspnoea and heart failure, but their use in pregnancy-specific conditions remains. The fluctuation of BNP levels with pre-existing cardiac, renal disease and obesity needs further evaluation to identify a useful cut-off for the use of BNP in pregnancy.
Authors
- Maria Mouyis
- Michelle Andrews
- Rabia Zill-e-Huma
- Stuart Quek
Institutions
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital (GB)
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obstetric Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1753495x251398074
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00