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NT-PROBNP

The test measures the level of N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in the blood, a substance released by the heart when it is under stress or strained. This test helps to diagnose heart failure and assess its severity and useful in evaluating symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue or swelling in the legs.

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