N-terminal pro b-type Natriuretic Peptide (nt-proBNP) is a biomarker released by the heart's ventricles in response to excessive stretching of heart muscle cells, typically due to heart failure. Measuring nt-proBNP levels helps assess cardiac function and guides diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment decisions in patients with heart-related issues, connecting it closely to biochemical and clinical assessments in multisystem disorders.
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