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NT-proBNP
Cardiac stress marker; rises with ventricular strain
Also known as: N-terminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide
Reference Ranges
Clinical Reference
0.0 – 125.0 pg/mL
Optimal Range
0.0 – 50.0 pg/mL
Critical Range
> 450.0
pg/mL
Elevates in heart failure; age-dependent
Related Conditions
Heart Failure
High
Atrial Fibrillation
High
Food & Lifestyle Recommendations
🍎 Food
Reduce sodium to <2g/day if heart failure present; maintain fluid balance per provider guidance
Volume management in HF
🏃 Exercise
Follow cardiac rehab protocol if available; gentle supervised activity
HF-appropriate exercise
😴 Sleep
Screen and treat sleep apnea — it worsens heart failure
Sleep apnea is common in HF
Evidence-Backed Supplements
When High
-
Modest evidence in heart failure as adjunct therapy
Ubiquinol 100–300 mg/day With fat -
Omega-3 has moderate evidence in heart failure
EPA+DHA 2–4 g/day With meal
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Should we get an echocardiogram to assess cardiac function? Evaluates heart failure
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