Diagnosing heart failure with NT-proBNP point-of-care testing: lower costs and better outcomes. A decision analytic study

Diagnosing heart failure with NT-proBNP point-of-care testing: lower costs and better outcomes. A decision analytic study

Background: Afflicting 1–2% of the adult population, heart failure (HF) is a condition with considerable morbidity and mortality. While echocardiography may be considered the gold standard diagnostic test, GPs have relied on symptoms and clinical findings in diagnosing the condition. Aim: The aim of...

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Main Authors: Christoffer Bugge, Erik Magnus Sether, Andreas Pahle, Sigrun Halvorsen, Ivar Sonbo Kristiansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2018-07-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
Heart failure
NT-proBNP
primary health care
general practice
point of care
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/2/3/bjgpopen18X101596

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