Role of brain natriuretic peptide in prognosing acute coronary syndrome course

At present brain natriuretic peptide is a reliable biomarker of heart failure and its progression. In the presented literature review the modern date on use the brain natriuretic peptide for prognosing new vascular events occurrence after an acute coronary syndrome episode (progressing angina and myocardial infarction) and effective reperfusion therapy are adduced.