How often and when do you consider trending NT-proBNP levels for patients with HFrEF admitted for acute decompensated heart failure?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
NT-proBNP would normally be assessed upon admission for acute decompensated heart failure, and this is a Class 1 recommendation in the 2022 HF guidelines. I do not routinely re-check or trend NT-proBNP during the hospitalization until immediately prior to discharge. However, a predischarge NT-proBNP...