ProBNP Test

Dr Aniket Gadre explains the importance of this simple test in identifying complications of the heart

- Dr Aniket Gadre

Heart failure is a leading cause of complications and death in people with heart disease. The diagnosis of heart failure remains essentially clinical based on history, physical examination and chest radiograph findings. However, clinical findings and examination alone are often inadequate in diagnosing heart failure as multiple other conditions related to the heart and lungs mimic the symptoms of heart failure. This may lead to misdiagnosis and delays the initiation of appropriate management. In such cases, the existence of a biomarker that could accurately identify heart failure as the cause of a person's symptoms would be extremely helpful in timely medical care.