Brain-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP) levels originate from the cardiac cells in response to cardiac strain. This may come from a pulmonary embolus, an acute severe infection (sepsis), or cardiomyopathy. But what is the relationship between these 2 cardiac biomarkers and preeclampsia? Can preeclampsia with severe features result in an abnormal rise in these 2 proteins exclusive to heart failure. Listen in to this real case scenario which our on call team cared for. 1. Serum Levels of N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Gestational Hypertension, Mild Preeclampsia, and Severe Preeclampsia: A Study From a Center in Zhejiang Province, China. Zheng Z, Lin X, Cheng X. Medical Science Monitor: International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research. 2022;28:e934285. doi:10.12659/MSM.934285. 2.Evaluation of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Levels in Normal and Preeclamptic Women. Resnik JL, Hong C, Resnik R, et al. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2005;193(2):450-4. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2004.12.006. 3.Increased B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Early-Onset Versus Late-Onset Preeclampsia. Szabó G, Molvarec A, Nagy B, Rigó J. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2014;52(2):281-8. doi:10.1515/cclm-2013-0307. 4. Association of N-Terminal Pro–Brain Natriuretic Peptide Concentration in Early Pregnancy With Development of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Future Hypertension. 5. Hauspurg A, Marsh DJ, McNeil RB, et al. JAMA logoJAMA Cardiology. 2022;7(3):268-276. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2021.5617. STRONG COFFEE PROMO: 20% Off Strong Coffee Company https://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/CHAPANOSPINOBG
