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Medical Forum / General / Cardiology / July 2005What is the best test to diagnose CHF?
I have been diagnosed as having cardiomyeopathy on the basis of an echocardiogram showing an EF of 25%. I have never been given a BNP test. Is the echo the best test? hedhunter > I have been diagnosed as having cardiomyeopathy on the basis of an > echocardiogram showing an EF of 25%. I have never been given a BNP test. > Is the echo the best test? > > hedhunter Although the BNP test is sensitive it is not specific for CHF. You can also see elevations in cirrhosis and in nephrosis. It is a good way in monitoring therapy also. |
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