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*> 500 Positive ([[CHF]] Sp 87%, PPV 90%)  
*> 500 Positive ([[CHF]] Sp 87%, PPV 90%)  


==== Differential Diagnosis (Elevated)====
==== Differential Diagnosis (Elevated BNP)====
* [[CHF]]/[[ACS]]/[[Cardiogenic shock]]
* [[CHF]]/[[ACS]]/[[Cardiogenic shock]]
* [[PE]]
* [[PE]]

Revision as of 02:40, 19 May 2016

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)

  • <100 CHF ruled out (Sn 90%, NPV 89%)
  • 100-500: Consider differential diagnosis and pre-test probability
  • > 500 Positive (CHF Sp 87%, PPV 90%)

Differential Diagnosis (Elevated BNP)

May have false negatives with obesity and diastolic dysfunction