Role of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in cardiovascular disease along with renal disease

Role of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in cardiovascular disease along with renal disease

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels rise according to the degree of renal impairment. This questions the utility of plasma BNP levels in patients with chronic kidney disease. Some studies have suggested that high levels of BNP in chronic kidney disease indicate both reduced clearance of BNP by the kidneys as well as a compromised cardiac function.