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B-type natriuretic peptide

Also known as: BNP
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Common Questions
  1. How common is heart failure?
2. How is heart failure treated?


1. How common is heart failure? Heart failure is very common in the elderly and affects about 1.5 to 2% of the Australian population.

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2. How is heart failure treated? For information on treatment, please visit the National Heart Foundation web site.

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