What is B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)?
B-type Natriuretic Peptide is measured as part of a cardiac markers panel. Your BNP is normal, which makes significant heart failure less likely.
What does a high B-type Natriuretic Peptide mean?
Your BNP is elevated. BNP rises when the heart is under strain, as in heart failure. Your doctor will interpret it with your symptoms and an echocardiogram if needed.
If markedly elevated: Your BNP is very high, suggesting significant cardiac strain — please seek medical evaluation.
Understand your whole report, not just one number
A single value rarely tells the full story — B-type Natriuretic Peptide is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.