Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test

Beta-Natriuretic Peptide, BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) Test

What To Think About

  • The BNP level should get lower if treatment for heart failure is working.
  • Other tests may help predict your risk for heart problems, especially if they are combined with total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol tests.

Go to previous sectionGo to previous sectionGo to top of pageGo to top of pageGo to next sectionGo to next section
Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: June 19, 2007
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
George Philippides, MD - Cardiology

© 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.

Click here to learn about Healthwise
Click here to learn about Healthwise
Topic Contents
 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
Arrow PointerWhat To Think About
 References
 Credits