Diagnostic finding
Elevated BNP
An abnormally increased concentration of B-type (brain) natriuretic peptide (BNP) above the reference range (<100 pg/mL), reflecting increased ventricular cardiomyocyte release in response to myocardial wall stress, pressure overload, or volume overload, and serving as a biomarker of cardiac dysfunction.
Causes
Cardiac disorders
Heart failure
Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
Valvular heart disease
Kidney failure
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Sepsis
Also known as: Elevated brain natriuretic peptide, High BNP, High brain natriuretic peptide, Increased BNP, Increased brain natriuretic peptide
Referencing diagnoses
- Amyloidosis
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic stenosis
- Heart failure
- Hyponatremia
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral stenosis
- Pulmonary edema
- Pulmonary embolism
- Tricuspid stenosis
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