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BNP: An important cardiac test B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) belongs to a family of protein hormones called natriuretic peptides. These natriuretic peptides have an important role in regulating the circulat…
Read guide →What Is B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)? BNP is a peptide (a short chain of amino acids) your heart and blood vessels make. It works as a hormone. That means it sends messages through your blood to other cell…
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