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You order a BNP in a patient with suspicion of heart failure. However the levels come back lower than you expect. Which of the following is a reason for the decreased BNP level?

  • [A] Female sex
  • [B] Elevated Creatinine
  • [C] Elevated BMI
  • [D] Low albumin

 

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    Ans: B

    Elevated BMI leads to decreased levels of BNP than expected. All other factors such as female sex, elevated creatinine and low albumin lead to elevated levels of BNP

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