Canine N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide (cNT-proBNP) Test Kit

The canine N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a biomarker synthesized and secreted by myocardial cells. It is of great significance in the assessment of the cardiovascular system function of dogs.

The secretion of NT-proBNP is usually related to the stretching of the myocardium and the increase of pressure load. When there is dysfunction in the heart of dogs, such as heart failure, myocardial cells will release more NT-proBNP into the blood circulation, resulting in an increase in the concentration of NT-proBNP in the blood.

Clinical application:

• Early Diagnosis of Heart Disease:

Early Diagnosis: For dogs with suspected heart failure symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and weakness, detecting NT-proBNP helps in the early discovery of heart failure.

Differential Diagnosis: It helps distinguish the symptoms caused by heart failure from similar symptoms resulting from other respiratory or cardiovascular diseases.

For example, an elderly dog presents with breathing difficulties and coughing. If the NT-proBNP test result is significantly elevated, combined with examinations such as cardiac ultrasound, it can be diagnosed as heart failure.

• Disease Assessment and Monitoring:

Assessing the Severity of Heart Failure: The higher the NT-proBNP level, the more severe the heart failure is usually indicated.

Monitoring Therapeutic Effects: During the treatment process, regular detection of NT-proBNP levels can help understand whether the treatment is effective and whether the condition is stable or improved.