Natriuretic Peptides and Need for Reliable Tool to Assess Pulmonary Congestion for Treatment Monitoring in Heart Failure.

Natriuretic peptides (NPs) play a significant role in the pathophysiology of heart failure (HF) and are considered reliable diagnostic and prognostic indicators of congestive HF. Pulmonary congestion in HF patients leads to clinical deterioration and hospitalizations. It remains an important aspect to address the management and treatment tailoring in HF patients.