NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES: ROLE IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILURE: A SCIENTIFIC STATEMENT FROM THE HEART FAILURE ASSOCIATION OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY, HEART FAILURE SOCIETY OF AMERICA AND JAPANESE HEART FAILURE SOCIETY

Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Society of America, Japanese Heart Failure Society

Natriuretic peptides, including brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), are widely utilized for diagnosing heart failure (HF). This article provides insights into their mechanistic roles, therapeutic implications, and their significance beyond cardiovascular conditions. It emphasizes the importance of these biomarkers in predicting outcomes and guiding treatment strategies in various stages of heart failure.