Prognostic Impact of NT-proBNP and Renal Function in Comparison to Contemporary Multi-Marker Risk Scores in Heart Failure Patients

Abstract

NT-proBNP and GFR independently predicted endpoint-free survival in systolic heart failure patients, with NT-proBNP being superior and equally predictive to the SHFS and CHARM score, respectively. Assessment of both laboratory markers can simplify prognostic stratification, addition to multi-marker scores should be evaluated.