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is BNP specific or sensitive test for CHF? - northeast
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06-11-2009, 07:19 AM
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06-11-2009, 07:21 AM
????even this question????
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06-11-2009, 08:17 AM
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almost always elevated
normal bnp=rule out chf
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06-11-2009, 03:01 PM
it only has high negative predictive value. thats about it.
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06-11-2009, 03:46 PM
When there is inflamation reaction in myocardium, BNP will increase. So it's not specific.
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06-11-2009, 04:36 PM
It is not used for diagnostic purpose ,Sensitive but not specific.
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06-11-2009, 08:48 PM
more sensitive than specific
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