[Brain natriuretic peptide, heart failure and elderly patients]

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2003 Nov;52(5):285-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-3928(03)00115-x.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Natriuretic Peptides like BNP or NT Pro BNP are diagnostic and prognostic makers largely used in clinical practice. Ageing may increase these peptides, especially in case of comorbidities like renal failure or hypertension and require adjustment for age. Diagnostic value of natriuretic peptides seems however preserved in elderly people.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Cohort Studies
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Heart Failure / blood
  • Heart Failure / complications
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / blood*
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins / blood*
  • Peptide Fragments / blood*
  • Prognosis
  • Radioimmunoassay
  • Reference Values
  • Sex Factors
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins
  • Peptide Fragments
  • pro-brain natriuretic peptide (1-76)
  • Natriuretic Peptide, Brain