Prognostic value of NT-proBNP levels in patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation.

Introduction: Several reports confirmed the prognostic value of the N-terminal fragment of B-type natriuretic peptide prohormone (NT-proBT) in various patient populations. Patients with medical indications for implantation of an artificial cardiac pacemaker are at high risk of cardiovascular events. There is limited data assessing the prognostic value of NT-proBNP in this group.