ReviewHeart views : the official journal of the Gulf Heart Association
Evaluating the Role of Baseline Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Predicting Heart Failure Post-acute Coronary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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Context: Heart failure (HF) is a frequent complication following acute coronary syndrome (ACS), leading to higher mortality and rehospitalization rates. Measurement of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is well established to diagnose HF, and its levels during ACS have been associated with poor outcomes. Aims: This review aims to assess the predictive value of baseline BNP in determining the risk of HF following ACS. Methods: The search for relevant studies was conducted through Medline database, focusing on studies that reported baseline BN Results: Out of 647 studies, 10 met the inclusion criteria. Eight studies showed a positive association between baseline BNP and HF post-ACS. However, the meta-analysis revealed no significant difference in HF occurrence based on baseline BNP levels (odds ratio 1.83, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.11-29.07, Conclusions: Elevated baseline BNP levels were associated with an increased likelihood of HF following ACS. However, BNP alone may not be a reliable predictor. Serial measurements and integration with other risk factors may improve its predictive accuracy.
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