Natriuretic Peptide Testing for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines

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RB1358-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical utility of natriuretic peptide testing for prognosis or guiding therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension?
  2. What is the cost-effectiveness of natriuretic peptide testing for prognosis or guiding therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension?
  3. What are the guidelines for natriuretic peptide testing for pulmonary arterial hypertension?

Key Message

One systematic review, five non-randomized studies, and three evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding natriuretic peptide testing for pulmonary arterial hypertension.