Challenging the two concepts in determining the appropriate pre-discharge N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide treatment target in acute decompensated heart failure patients: absolute or relative discharge levels?

摘要

Aims NT-proBNP is a strong predictor for readmissions and mortality in acute decompensateci heart ialiure (ADHF) patients. We assessed whether absolute or relative NT-proBNP levels should be used as pre discharge treatment target.