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Test Your Knowledge on Natriuretic Peptides and Heart Failure Biomarkers
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Test Your Knowledge on Natriuretic Peptides and Heart Failure Biomarkers

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Which biomarkers are commonly measured for HF diagnosis and prognosis?

  • ANP and BNP
  • BNP and NT-proBNP (correct)
  • ANP and NT-proBNP
  • NT-proBNP and ANP
  • Which natriuretic peptide is synthesized and secreted from atrial tissue?

  • ANP (correct)
  • Pro-ANP
  • BNP
  • NT-proBNP
  • What stimulates the release of BNP and NT-proBNP?

  • Atrial tissue
  • Wall stress
  • Blood pressure
  • Stretch in the ventricles (correct)
  • Which natriuretic peptide has a mid-regional pro-ANP assay available?

    <p>Pro-ANP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that BNP and NT-proBNP mainly reflect?

    <p>Ventricular stretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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