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Relationship of resting B-type natriuretic peptide level to cardiac work and total physical work capacity in heart failure patients.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19561522     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels obtained at rest have been previously shown to be correlated with the global functional capacity measures of peak oxygen uptake (V(O(2peak))) and the minute ventilation/carbon dioxide (VE/V(O(2))) slope. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of the plasma BNP level to the rate-pressure product (RPP) as an indicator of central or cardiac work capacity.
METHODS: Twenty-two subjects (12 men), mean age 57 +/- 12 years, diagnosed with heart failure (8 ischemic/14 nonischemic) were recruited. All subjects were stable on optimal medical therapy for at least 1 month. Blood samples for BNP level analysis were obtained at rest. Subjects underwent a symptom-limited treadmill exercise test using a ramping protocol while V(O(2)), heart rate (HR), and blood pressure (BP) were monitored. Correlation analyses were conducted to assess the relationship of BNP level to RPP level, V(O(2peak), VE/V(O(2)) slope, end-tidal CO(2) pressure (P(ET)CO(2)), and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
RESULTS: Resting BNP levels were significantly correlated with RPP levels (r = -0.69). The BNP level and the RPP level were correlated with V(O(2peak)) (r = -0.63 and r = 0.66, respectively) and VE/V(O(2)) slope (r = 0.53 and r = -0.54, respectively). The RPP level but not the BNP level was correlated with P(ET)CO(2) (r = 0.57). Neither BNP nor RPP levels were well correlated with LVEF (r = -0.26 and r = 0.14, respectively).
DISCUSSION: The results of this study suggest that resting plasma BNP level may be a useful clinical measure for evaluating both global functional capacity and myocardial specific work capacity in individuals with heart failure.
Authors:
Joseph F Norman; Bunny J Pozehl; Kathleen A Duncan; Melody A Hertzog; Ahmed S Elokda; Steven K Krueger
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1932-751X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev     Publication Date:    2009 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-11-25     Completed Date:  2010-02-18     Revised Date:  2011-09-07    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101291247     Medline TA:  J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  310-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Physical Therapy Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 984420 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA. jfnorman@unmc.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Disease Progression
Exercise Test
Exercise Therapy / methods*
Exercise Tolerance / physiology
Female
Fluoroimmunoassay
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Failure / blood*,  physiopathology,  rehabilitation
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Motor Activity / physiology*
Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / blood*
Prognosis
Rest / physiology*
Stroke Volume / physiology*
Ventricular Function, Left / physiology*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R-15 NR009215-01/NR/NINR NIH HHS; R15 NR009215-01/NR/NINR NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
114471-18-0/Natriuretic Peptide, Brain

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