Value of N-Terminal Pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Different Types of Fontan Circulation

Abstract

Levels of NT-pro BNP are related to the type of Fontan circulation. The older types (APC/AVC) that involve more atrial tissue in the systemic venous pathway show higher NT-proBNP levels independently of their cardiac status. Their NT-proBNP levels should be interpreted with care.