Your doctor can test for levels of related peptides called BNP or NT-proBNP in your blood to see if you have heart failure or if it may be getting worse. (Photo credit: Bang Oland/Dreamstime) BNP is a ...
A brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) blood test measures the levels of BNP in a person’s blood. Doctors use BNP tests to indicate how well the heart is pumping blood throughout the body. Many healthcare ...