NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients

Abstract Background N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is useful to predict adverse outcomes. Change in NT-proBNP level may provide additional actionable risk assessment information. This study aimed to determine the association of change in NT-proBNP level with adverse outcomes a...

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Main Authors: Jinling Ma, Ang Li, Suyan Bian
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Published: BMC 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06169-0
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description Abstract Background N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is useful to predict adverse outcomes. Change in NT-proBNP level may provide additional actionable risk assessment information. This study aimed to determine the association of change in NT-proBNP level with adverse outcomes among elderly individuals with type 2 myocardial infarction (MI). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted among elderly individuals with type 2 MI between December 2010 and December 2022. Change of NT-proBNP level was determined as the difference between the baseline and last measurement obtained during the period of 30 days. Results A total of 3007 participants aged 80 years and older were included. The patients were divided in accordance with the change in NT-proBNP level into those with NT-proBNP change ≥ 30% decrease, NT-proBNP change < 30% decrease and ≤ 10% increase, and NT-proBNP change > 10% increase. The patients with NT-proBNP change > 10% increase were older, had higher systolic blood pressure, loop diuretics use, and higher incidence of atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease. The quartile of change in NT-proBNP > 10% increase was markedly associated with increased risk of incident HF, as well as all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The incidence rate of mortality increased in a graded fashion with change in NT-proBNP level. The Kaplan–Meier event-free curves showed that patients with NT-proBNP change > 10% increase had the highest risk, followed by those with NT-proBNP change < 30% decrease and ≤ 10% increase, and NT-proBNP change ≥ 30% decrease. Conclusions The change in NT-proBNP level can be used for identifying patients at a high risk of incident HF, as well as cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in elderly individuals with type 2 MI. It may be a promising biomarker to guide personalized therapy optimization.
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spelling doaj-art-6ac2f076b6ce47d49c63b9ff8bb6eee32025-08-20T03:42:10ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182025-07-012511910.1186/s12877-025-06169-0NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patientsJinling Ma0Ang Li1Suyan Bian2Department of Geriatric Cardiology, the Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General HospitalDepartment of Geriatric Cardiology, the Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General HospitalDepartment of Geriatric Cardiology, the Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General HospitalAbstract Background N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is useful to predict adverse outcomes. Change in NT-proBNP level may provide additional actionable risk assessment information. This study aimed to determine the association of change in NT-proBNP level with adverse outcomes among elderly individuals with type 2 myocardial infarction (MI). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted among elderly individuals with type 2 MI between December 2010 and December 2022. Change of NT-proBNP level was determined as the difference between the baseline and last measurement obtained during the period of 30 days. Results A total of 3007 participants aged 80 years and older were included. The patients were divided in accordance with the change in NT-proBNP level into those with NT-proBNP change ≥ 30% decrease, NT-proBNP change < 30% decrease and ≤ 10% increase, and NT-proBNP change > 10% increase. The patients with NT-proBNP change > 10% increase were older, had higher systolic blood pressure, loop diuretics use, and higher incidence of atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease. The quartile of change in NT-proBNP > 10% increase was markedly associated with increased risk of incident HF, as well as all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The incidence rate of mortality increased in a graded fashion with change in NT-proBNP level. The Kaplan–Meier event-free curves showed that patients with NT-proBNP change > 10% increase had the highest risk, followed by those with NT-proBNP change < 30% decrease and ≤ 10% increase, and NT-proBNP change ≥ 30% decrease. Conclusions The change in NT-proBNP level can be used for identifying patients at a high risk of incident HF, as well as cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in elderly individuals with type 2 MI. It may be a promising biomarker to guide personalized therapy optimization.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06169-0NT-proBNPElderlyType 2 myocardial infarction
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NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
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NT-proBNP
Elderly
Type 2 myocardial infarction
title NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
title_full NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
title_fullStr NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
title_full_unstemmed NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
title_short NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
title_sort nt probnp changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
topic NT-proBNP
Elderly
Type 2 myocardial infarction
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06169-0
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