Randomized Controlled Trial: BNP Guided Therapy in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

NT-proBNP (N-Terminal pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)-Guided Therapy in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure – Circulation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Related Systematic Review: Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of serum B-type natriuretic peptide testing and monitoring in patients with heart failure in primary and secondary care: an evidence synthesis, cohort study and cost-effectiveness model – Health Technology Assessment (free) AND Commentary: Uncertain benefits of BNP blood tests to monitor heart failure treatment – NIHR Signal (free)

Related AHA Scientific Statement: Role of Biomarkers for the Prevention, Assessment, and Management of Heart Failure (free)

Source:  EvidenceAlerts

“NT Pro BNP guided heart failure treatment no better than usual care”. (via @doctorvec)