B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test: Normal Levels Purpose A B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) test gives your healthcare provider information about how your heart is working This blood test measures the levels of a protein called BNP in your bloodstream
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test - WebMD BNP Test (Brain Natriuretic Peptide): If you have heart failure, you may have heard of a BNP test Explore more about the uses of this blood test and learn how to interpret the results
Natriuretic Peptide Tests (BNP, NT-proBNP) - MedlinePlus Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a protein that's a type of hormone A hormone is a chemical messenger in your bloodstream that controls the actions of certain cells or organs BNP has "brain" in its name because that's where researchers first discovered it
BNP test: Ranges, results, and more - Medical News Today A brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) blood test measures the levels of BNP in a person’s blood Doctors use BNP tests to indicate how well the heart is pumping blood throughout the body
BNP: An important cardiac test - Harvard Health BNP is a hormone produced by the body when the heart is enlarged Testing a person's BNP level is an easy and accurate way to help doctors diagnose congestive heart failure
BNP Test (B-type Natriuretic Peptide): Results and More BNP is a blood test that is used to help diagnose conditions like heart failure This test is commonly done in the emergency department if you show up with symptoms like shortness of breath
What Does a High BNP Mean? - eMedicineHealth BNP stands for B-type natriuretic peptide, which is a type of protein that increases in the body when heart failure worsens BNP is measured using a blood test