Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Blood Test
What Is the Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Blood Test? 1. Introduction The Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) blood test is a critical diagnostic tool used to measure the concentration of BNP in the blood. BNP is a hormone produced by the heart’s ventricles in response to excessive stretching of heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes). This peptide plays…