Publications by authors named "Remy Mas"
ESC Heart Fail
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on finding effective diagnostic thresholds for BNP and NT-proBNP in diagnosing acute heart failure (AHF) in patients over 75 years old, both with and without other health conditions.
- Data was collected from 12,071 hospitalized patients over a decade, with 65.8% diagnosed with AHF; various NT-proBNP thresholds were identified, showing high positive predictive values (PPV) based on age and specific health conditions.
- The research concludes that co-morbidities significantly impact natriuretic peptide thresholds for AHF diagnosis in older patients, indicating a need for tailored approaches in this demographic.
