What causes BNP to be high?
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Olivia Garcia
Studied at Harvard University, Lives in Cambridge, MA
As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can provide insight into the factors that can lead to high levels of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP). BNP is a hormone produced by the heart and is often used as a diagnostic marker for heart failure and other conditions that affect the heart's function.
Studied at the University of Sydney, Lives in Sydney, Australia.
High cardiac output states: Conditions such as sepsis, cirrhosis, and hyperthyroidism, which are associated with high cardiac output, may cause elevated levels of natriuretic peptides. The exact mechanism is unclear, and BNP in the diagnosis of heart failure as a cause of symptoms is less accurate in these settings.
2014-5-23
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Liam Turner
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High cardiac output states: Conditions such as sepsis, cirrhosis, and hyperthyroidism, which are associated with high cardiac output, may cause elevated levels of natriuretic peptides. The exact mechanism is unclear, and BNP in the diagnosis of heart failure as a cause of symptoms is less accurate in these settings.