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Impact of Systemic Hypertension on the Diagnostic Performance of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Patients With Acute Dyspnea
The American Journal of Cardiology, 09/24/09
Pahle AS et al. – Although a history of hypertension is associated with higher BNP levels in patients with acute dyspnea without HF, the impact on the overall diagnostic performance of BNP is modest. Accordingly, BNP performs well as an indicator of HF in patients presenting in emergency departments regardless of a history of hypertension or elevated blood pressure on admission.
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