Doctor explains Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP or NT-proBNP) blood test to detect Heart Failure 

Dr. Donovan is based in the UK and the BNP units of conversion in the USA is 100 Pg/ml is equal to 100 Ng/L which is a 1 to 1 ratio.

Please, no mention of elevated NT-proBNP for a renal tumor. There is an under-reported connection between BNP and cancer.

Seen in the ER with A.Fib BNP (NT-PROBNP) = 1,752 pg/mL [Std. Range

Very succinct and helpful! Thank you

My Mother got admitted in hospital due to brain hammrage and rightside weakness, Dr found Nt-ProBNP2 was 3500, she got treated with eplerenone , because of some antibiotics her serum creatinine went to 2.3, after 1 month her nt-proBNP2 is 450 , so it travelled from 3500, 900 then 700 and lastly found that to be 450. She had a recurrent UTI and was also treated for phenomenia , now the cretenine is 1.2 and ntproBPP2 is 450 and potassium is 3.8 Her issue: High BP and High Diabatic Her medecines are: Levetiracetam Eplerenone 25 mg once daily Cilnidipine 10 mg twice daily LANTUS Thrice as per the need

This was very helpful, clear and made me able to understand my test results. I am grateful 😇 to you for posting this video.Cheers Patx

Thank you for making this video. I just got my labs back and my BNP is 191. I have every system of heart disease but I just had a stress test on my heart and it was normal. I'm over weight and on oxygen since I had covid in June and I have asthma. I just over exerted myself over a 3 week period from moving houses. I really pushed it. Could I have done some damage and could my bnp be temporarily elevated?

This was so helpful. My dad's level yesterday was 5,000. The hospital wanted him to stay but of course he won't. I'm hoping and praying that he will be ok. How high can these levels go?

Does a high LPa go hand in hand with elevated bnp? If your bnp is just 125, can that be reversed on a plant based diet?

Thank you for your video. Can BNP be raised due to exercise (Indoor cycling/Spinning)? History: 67 y, male, Type 2 Diab, 7 hrs/week intense exercise ( 4hrs indoor cycling, 3 hrs power pump) resulting in ave HR 115 bpm and max HR 168 bpm, over a period of 4 months, with recent ankle eodema, but no breathlessness, no chest pain; no diuretics, but on on Meds - Losartan K, Amlodipine

I developed postpartum hypertension a fee days after giving birth. I always had super low bp. It was causing chest and back pain so I went to ER. Troponin was normal Probnp NT was 267! Doctor never talked to me about it or followed up with me. I did my own research and discovered it was a dangerous level and that was two years ago

My dad is 80yrs old his BNP is 615 is the concerning or bad?????

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Is the BNP a simple blood test that can be done by your regular doctor or do you have to go to a specialist?

My Troponin was normal, my BNP was just under 2000.......... Doctor said I had heart failure caused by high blood pressure, BNP is normal now, I am on Entresto.

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what if the patient with ckd is 9000?

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i habe all symptoms of heart failure out of breathe even just laying down. When I stand my heart is pounding away hard and fast. Even at rest my heart tends to be super elevated. but my BNP was 35. Echo showed diastolic dysfunction. And small perdcarditis effusion small 0.7. Also trace regurgitation like 3 valves im 21 and scared .

Grandma bnp is 12404 according to report

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Sir my mother age is 49 year. And her NT pro BNP result is 1360 pg/ml . It is normal or not please suggest me sir any solution

Mine went from 93 to 421 in one month. Could this possibly be inaccurate? Should I have a third blood test done? If it is an accurate reading, why would it jump so much in just 4 weeks? This was just an at home blood draw to renew my life insurance policy. I got these results by email. Have not seen a doctor.

Wow, Ty as I honestly believed that I was a semi fit & healthy 56 yr old yet this morning I opened my health portal to check on my blood work results and my NT PROBNP number from that analysis is 295 pg/mL. Shouldn't my Dr have called me? Hmmmmm

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I was diagnosed with heart failure in the ER this weekend with heart attack symptoms that was not a heart attack. my BNP was 1505. What is the most successful diet plan for heart failure? There are SO MANY contradicting diets on the internet and I want to start NOW. My referral appointment is in a few weeks.

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Thank you very much for this video. This helped me much. I had a BNP of 1046 and wonder if this could have been caused by an afib episode? I never had (known) heart problems before and went to the ER 3 days ago.

Thanks Doctor. I have a BNP of 375 pg/ML. However my Doctor said he is not worried about it since Creatinine levels are normal (1.04 mg/dl). Just curious - Is the creatinine level linked to BNP levels?

My father's age is 73 and NT PRO BNP is 77.20 pg/ml...what does it indicate pls suggest...

Got a result of Se N-term pro BNP conc: 392 ng/L. On Bisoprolol 2.5 x 2 daily. Plus arb and rivaroxaban. Is this high ?

I have a question doctor my mother is on dialysis and in recent report her ETproBnp is 7400 and she is on pacemaker as well kindly suggest how to reduce it

Hello Dr. I'm from Pakistan, my new born baby have BNP is B type natriuretic peptide is about 18000 and his procalcitonin PCT is on 18.. but according to the doctors clinically his condition is good..! Please guide what can be the cause? And please also suggest medication, if any Which can reduce this level.. thank you

hi, i am thaya. 70 years of age. i have 15mm. ASYMMETRIC-SEPTAL HYPERTROPHY. Now my angle is swelling. is this due to this ? please let me know.

If you're BNP is at 8.0 is that good and also have kidneys decease.

Each lab uses different units. My lab is using pg/mL so it's confusing

age 82 bnp is 3000 got bypass surgery done in 2021 will this be curable ??

Right to the point! My kinda video but not do great BNP Results 😢😊.

Too bad he did not talk about the normal increase of BNP with age.

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My bro. Has bn given this teat results, he is vomiting red 🥺n breathing hard

If I've been diagnosed with black lung how does that affect my heart

Is 1600 high

Can high level bnp be controlled ( reduced ) by medication ?

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Is BNP the same test that NT-proBNB? Thanks.

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What is the meaning of have the test result as 4000

This video helped me too much. Thank you so much.

Very good video thanks 😊 regards from Spain 🇪🇸

Bnp level 11000 can be reversible?

I got diagnosed with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure my bnp was over 800 and now it is >36 it is ok to be in the negative?

Do Nt-ProBNP levels increase in pregnancy?

High bnp in sepsis with ARDS patient is reversible , if patient bnp level & symptoms gradually decreasing?

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Really appreciate your efforts doctor. I have a query why we turn off Nesritide 2 hours prior drawing BNP, it was something like we have natural form in our body and if we cant then it will further increase the results for BNP . Its so messed up, im in nursing school btw

Why does the title say "Brain Natriuretic Peptide, but the video says "Beta N..etc"?

299.6 bnp reading at 66 yr age is how much serious condition? Dr has recommended beta blockers but not answered me exactly

SO HELPFUL AND CLEAR!!Thank you so much keep posting please !!

Im 30 years old and my bnp was 41 is that normal

I heard that bnp less than 100 means negative hf. Is this true? Also can you have hf with normal bnp?

If my bnp is 201. Do I have a heart problem?

Mine is 2101

This was super helpful!

Thanks man This helped my life today with my report defense

Thank you.

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Thanks for the video Dr. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday and while reading my results noticed my pro-BNP was 10 pg/mL (Low) with a reference Range:50 pg/mL - 92 pg/mL. Is this something to be concerned about?

Thank you .🙏

Hi what as rhe bnp more than 4475

Excellent explanation!!!

Doctor thank you. I do have a question. I had a stent put in 4-28-2023. My cardiologist said it went great. About a week ago on 7-2-2023 went to hospital because I could tell my BP was too high. It was and they gave me some type of shot to lower it about 7pm at night and did blood tests until about 11pm They ended up admitting me because they couldn't reach my cardiologist. About 2am the nurse told me they were going to do an echocardiogram in the morning and that mey BNP was 918. Next morning a new doctor came in and said my CT scan with dye was good and my EKG was good and no heart attack and I was free to go home. I didn't know what a BNP was this last 10 days waiting for my cardiologist to come back from holiday. Upon seeing him today and trying to explain my fears. He told me that my echocardiogram late April was great. The pressure was perfect and there was no hardening in the heart. He went on to say my stress and anxiety was the culprit and an elevated BNP by itself doesn't mean heart failure. He said to relax keep eating my whole foods diet and exercising and I am ok. He'd see me in 6 months that my blood pressure was great, My breathing was 99 percent. Heart rate 78.. I apologize for the long comment. Dr. is he correct? I can't handle anymore stress and just curious as to your opinion. Thank you Dr.

Hi my troponin t serum is 17ng/l but my nt pro bnp level is 1821pg/ml. Crp level 7 Side note: Just had an asd surgical repair via OHS 2 weeks ago. on diuretics and amiodarone and antibiotics. Having bottom right rib cage sharp pain when breathing in, diagnose with small effision with atelactasis. Will it affect the results?

Mine was 1839

Does bnp have to be below 100 to be negative for chf? Also can you have hf with normal bnp? Thank you!

my BMP level measured by LabCorp in America is 129.5. The visual scale is 0 to 100. 129.5 is "off the charts". the levels u mention here have no little correlation to pg/ml( the test does show pg/mL) :( I think the gist of it is I am doomed.

My Pro BNP have been 799-2980

what about 2963 picogram🥹