After a major heart attack several years ago my BNP was 700. It turned out that 30% of the left side of my heart is scar tissue and nonfunctional. It remained 700 no matter the drugs were prescribed and taken, or the amount of exercise (walking 3 to 5 miles a day) I did. My heart continued to weaken. Then I decided to do an experiment. I reduced sodium to under 500 mg a day (which by the way is difficult. It meant no restaurant food, and nothing packaged and that included bread.). My BNP dropped to 230 two months later. Six months after my very low salt diet was started BNP dropped to 197. One year after very low sodium and BNP dropped to 173. I'll continue with the program and see just how low it will get.
Praise the Lord! I'm happy for you! Majority of diseases, if not all can be reversed through eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains! That's God's original diet for us!Diseases are mostly related to wrongful foods that we consume daily! Please keep up the good work, I'll be praying for you!🙏😊
Sanjay is the most articulate "explainer" of complex medical information. Genius! and an amazing service for anyone who is curious about medicine. All doctors could take a lesson from him .
Let us always have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Without faith it is impossible to please Him. Lord take away any doubt we may have so that we will always be pleasing in your sight. 🙏
Very helpful to know this. Also, you explain things very detailed and clearly and can be easily understood. Thank you for helping us understand these complex medical issues and what the possible solutions are. All the information you share is very much appreciated. You are an excellent instructor and teacher. :)
You have such a calm and pleasant demeanor as well, excellent bedside manner as they used to say which counts for a lot for the patient. I worked as a medical psychologist for 27 years and what is so critical even in this world of electronics information is the doctor patient relationshipin terms of outcomes. You have that personality that most patients would feel secure and confident in your caring attitude and tone. Of course you are a textbook of knowledge, but more than that the caring shows in your eyes.
My father was extremely healthy and walked 4 miles a day. However a few weeks after the second vaccine booster he went into CHF. That’s when I first heard about BNP. His life is completely ruined as is our lives. He can barely walk 1/2 mile now and nothing else changed in his life except that vaccine. What are the treatments you mention that can be very effective?
An educated patient is an empowered patient. An empowered patient can take steps that could improve their outcome. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Sharing your knowledge with viewers could be the most impactful actions of your whole career. ☀️
Heart issues can be very upsetting and we don’t often feel like we’re getting enough information or understanding what info we do have so thank you for your in-depth yet easy to understand videos!
Thank you very much for the information in the video I appreciate all the information coming forth it makes me feel better about the situation that they’re telling me that I have because my BNP being 140 , it’s nice to know that there are other things that can raise the number as well , I APPRECIATE YOU 👍
My dad had congestive heart failure. He had a pace maker put in,as well as a pig valve . He ended up committing suicide not too long after his procedures. Is there any link between congestive heart failure,depression and suicide?
Suzanne, I am so sorry to read your story. You have gone through so much. I lost my dad too, it is horrible to go through! May God bless you to find some peace. --Bonnie Robinson
An outstanding report Dr, thank you so much as a patient who has been recently diagnosed with heart failure my EF is 31 - I find this information most helpful. Unfortunately my cardiologist did not inform me that I had had a heart failure for 6 weeks after my echocardiogram and he also told me that my wife’s recent passing away had nothing to do with my heart stress; I start with a new cardiologist next week. Many thanks for this BNP test information. Jonathan Griffin/ Dublin, Ireland
Wendy M Thank you Wendy it’s been a grueling painful year- but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I believe the dead wouldn’t want the living to suffer and the living wouldn’t want the dead to suffer. Jonathan
There is a condition called Broken Heart Syndrome. It is very real. Look It up. I know my sisters death from cancer this past Feb.had a lot to do with my own sudden health issues. And two months I developed Afib also. Had been feeling really pretty good until dealing with helplessly watching her die. I feel somewhat better these days, but it took its toll on me in many ways, (including anxiety and depression) and took time to start healing and recovering. Our physical bodies are very connected to our emotional state of being. Sorry for your loss and hope you are feeling better.
Thank you Gloria May Life is filled with uncertainties we must embrace each day and The Sun is always shining even though sometimes we can’t see it for the clouds. I wish you well. Jonathan
God bless you. Mine was 700 + but it happened during pneumonia recovery and now I'm waiting on the cardiologist smh. Breathless w activity and cant sleep w out waking up gasping.
@@prestonbutton6493 i habe the same issue but my BNP was 35 showed diastolic dysfunction. And small perdcarditis effusion small 0.7. Also trace regurgitation like 3 valves im 21 and scared .
Thank you, I love your videos ! You explain complex things in a way that makes it easy to understand. I appreciate it so much when somebody takes the time to share their knowledge. You are awesome ! I look forward to your next videos.
Excellent Video! I have a question that even my cardiologist can't answer: If a patient has been diagnosed with HFpEF, does the BNP typically read low? I was diagnosed with HFpEF, EF = 62%, strong heartbeat at 58 bpm, clear veins & arteries. I have major leg swelling and non-stop cough from phlegm. Sleep is near impossible unless sitting up. Every 3 months my BNP tests in the range of 15 to 36. A person with HFrEF tests high BNP, but with HFpEF the BNP will test low? Any information on this subject would be welcome. Thanks!
WoW! Thank you very much. Just discovered you. Very easy to comprehend what you're saying. I truly appreciate you putting these very valuable videos out for us to truly understand thing's about ourselves.
I had a high BNP, got an echocardiogram and had an EF of 45% which apparently is normal. This talk made no mention of an increase in the average BNP with age.
Good video, very educating. Also, you have a very easy going disposition which I imagine is comforting to your patients. This is important because there is an emotional component with illness. Thank you
As always a most informative, easy to follow video. It fills in all the gaps that may be left by routine Cardiology consultations. Thank you so much for all the time and trouble you devote to making these videos.
You mentioned treatment for heart failure. Let's say my BNP BMP? and succeeding echo confirm potential for heart failure. Will the echo give enough info for my cardiologist to tell me what treatment I'll probably need? P.S. 1000 thx for taking the time & effort required to explain all these scary topics to us, thereby reducing our fears!
Thank you for another informative video. My husband had an echo a few days ago and was found to have an enlarged left ventricle. The cardiologist was present during the test and said he was very surprised that my husband’s GP said his BNP was normal. You said in the video that this was not impossible so I am wondering how this can happen. I don’t know what the level was as I had never heard of BNP.
Just love and it helped me understand my dads BNP of 1900s.. BUN 70. Cr1.3he had recent MI jn April 22 and went through everything and finally home.. after 4 months.. 82 ur old.. I was so worried but u made me feel and better He is symptomatic lately with sob with exacerbation. O2 remains 95-100%RA,, v weak had some virus or aspiration issue and on abo Lined up for interesta soon as you mentioned was a doer and never in any meds, very independent and no no patience and wants to do it all.. Any suggestions
Thank you Doctor! You are a true blessing. I suddenly started experiencing PVCs a few weeks ago. A Holter Monitor showed I was having less than 100 per day, but unnerving to say the least. I was not experiencing any symptoms other than a "flutter" feeling in my chest. The doctor suggested an echocardiogram and I inquired about the BNP test in lieu of the expensive procedure since I currently am uninsured. He agreed and the test came back very low in the teens. So, for now I have some much needed peace of mind and the diagnosis right now is benign PVCs. Your videos made me aware of the test. Thank you for what you do.
Hi there, thank you for posting this video. It was very informative for me. I was just recently diagnosed with pericarditis, coronary artery disease, left left left ventricular, hypertrophy, and having a lot of trouble with extreme fatigue, just walking a short distance is hard. I’ve had swelling in my legs, my feet and ankles for a few years now and I gain 6 pounds in a day.And then urinate very frequently all night. the fluid, pressure on my chest, squeezing and my breathing has gotten really bad, they found out that my both my lung bases have Atelectasis. I am new to this I’m scared, and if you have any advice or know of questions, I can ask my cardiologist that would be fantastic and I would appreciate it very much. I wish you were here and I wish you could be my doctor. Kind regards Luna.
Very informative, thank you. I have a myocardial bridge, have had small heart attack and noticed on blood tests taken late last week included BNP. I didn’t know what that was, but thanks to you I now do. Don’t have results yet.
This information has put my mind at ease. Idk how vertigo symptoms lead to this test at urgent care. I indeed only had vertigo. Although my bnp is 290, I have no HF symptoms. I do suffer from panic attacks and hypertension. I will have a echocardiogram though. Thanks you.
When I was diagnosed with Afib out of the blue.it was you who gave me sensible and sound advice. Followed your advice and I,m Afib free for the last 50 days thanks Sanjay.
Loved the Information. My father died of congestive heart failure and I am working with diet and exercise because of high blood pressure. The more information I can get is very helpful. Much appreciation!
💕💕💕 I'm taking 88 MCG. Levothyroxine every morning. On my last visit to the doctor's office, I was asked (when he was headed out the door) if I've ever thought about stopping this medication because my latest test shows my thyroid is normal. Question: Under the circumstances, could this medication be the cause of my heart palpitations at night? 💕💕💕
My only concern is that it’s important to try to find the drivers of disease and trying to keep BNP from breaking down does not address this. Many hearts are developing dysfunction because of emotional factor , lack of exercise, or bad deficient diets and overall lifestyle
I am so glad that I saw this today...such a great explanation of the role of the BNP test and possible causes for it's elevation. Thank you yet again, for your clear and thoughtful information videos... I am awaiting an ECHO because my BNP test was borderline. This is so helpful to know, a thousand thanks! x
Dr.will you ever do a video on the CACS test. Please include the many benefits of this test for people that want to know their score when focused on improving health and lifestyle changes they may want/need. There is NO other testing for a healthy person to find out this information- yet very few cardiologists are spreading the word. Why is that? The public needs to know this test is an option as preventative care before they end up on the CATH table or in open heart- wouldn’t you agree?
The explanation can not be any better than told here. BNP levels importance can be gauged from Ur talk. Very educative, informative and gives guidance. Wonderful talk. U are gifted to teach at PG level and even to condescend to KG (beginner level). MY hats off to U dr.sir. God bless U and family.
#yorkcordiology doc sanjay i had my bnp results and it range 26.5 the doctor said it’s higher than normal. But my 2D acho was normal. And he said nothing to worry about there is no heart failure? Is that true? What can you advice? Thank you doc!
Good morning Dr Gupta. I listened to your talk on BNP yesterday. My husband has a level of 400 and after a chest x-ray revealed some fluid on the lung is currently on an 18 week wait for an appointment to see a cardiologist. He had a heart attack and stents 10 years ago, and is taking medication for high blood pressure. I wonder, would you find this an acceptable waiting time in these circumstances? Thanks in advance.
Dr this is very very informative for heart patients and specially for me it bought down my anxiety from 100 to 10 because as a chf patient my BNP is 97 about which I was worried but you said if it is between 100 and 400 it is control able by medicine thanks dr
I found these videos a few weeks ago and boy are they helpful. I'm in DeLand north of you, so who knows you might see me someday. But seriously, I am 68 and raising my two teenagers and very healthy. I did have cardiomyopathy 11 years ago and they said it was healed. Gone. Wasn't viral. I do holistic. So who knows what I did right, I have an idea. But now, it may be back. Probably never really went away fully. Your videos are extremely helpful on understanding all the tests that they do and not to get scared, which some doctors kind of do. I know they're trying to help but your videos are extremely helpful in understanding the results . Keep them coming and God bless you.
What if BNP is 1820 and diagnoised w stiff heart /failure but all else is working fine he said. No educating thus far from new doc ...new situation. So what I have couple years left ?
Thank you so much for the wonderful clarity of your explanation. I have a high BNP reading but no real understanding of what this meant until I happened upon your excellent information. Greatly relieved.
Thank you Dr Sanjay Gupta for your great information in this video. You are doing an amazing job helping others like myself better understand heart health. My mother passed away in 2011 from heart failure which started after a major heart attack in 2010. She lived another 20 months after that first heart attack. I really do miss her. ❤️🙏🏽
Thank you for touching on Entresto!! Was put on it earlier this year and started my 3rd increase and don’t know if coincidence, but started feeling better after the first day after dragging, fatigue & brain fatigue since 2009 with TBI then AHF 2019.
I have acute thickening of left ventricular wall and septum. History of mold exposure and high ACE levels. Could this be cardiac sarcoidosis? I'm following up with doctors, but it's slow getting answers. Thank you!
Your information is very good. I worked as a nurse in cardiology for 15yrs. I have learnt a lot from you Thank you for you videos they have very good and practical knowledge that patients need to know.
I was at work a few days ago and almost past out. It's the first time in my life this ever happened so I went to the ER. They called it a near syncope which means I came close to passing out. they checked my NT-Pro-BNP and it was 2290. I'm not sure what that mean for me. I hear Dr. Gupta and others talking about BNP levels of 400 - 500 as high so what's my 2290 level mean? I always had good endurance and still do even at the age of 59. My work is physically demanding only limited by a recent hernia. I have a referral from my doc to see a cardiologist and surgery scheduled for the hernia.
I have a history of Cardio Myopathy in my family. I am wondering if this mechanism is also involved in the body attempting to reduce the effects of enlargement of the heart ?
Thank you Dr Gupta. If you take Entresto and that keeps the bnp elevated how are you going to know if it's working. I thought you want your bnp lower for a good prognosisi
Hello doctor thanks for this nice videos what's your opinion in case of HF reduced EF and dilated left atrium what could help and improve he heart condition Thanks
Sir last 5 years I am suffered with piles and blood loss. Last year in the July mounth I affected with miled covid 19 and I got breathless at the 10 the day, l checked with oximeter my spo2 is 99 but still I feel breathless and I checked my CBC my hemoglobin is 6.7 now i am corrected it to 13 it casuses any Hart failear to me?
Thank you. I’m waiting for my bnp results any day now and in my mind I’m a dead man. This video has happened me a lot regardless of what my numbers turn out to be.
Thank you so so much for explaining about BNP. My husband's cardiologist kept saying his BNP was grossly elevated but wouldn't explain when asked. I really appreciate all your videos, they are very informative. God bless you ❤️
Is elevated Nt Pro BnP something to worry about? I recently ordered labs and mine came back at 131 and my hematocrit was just slightly elevated as well as my hs-crp at 2.2. I don’t have a doctor or health insurance, I order the tests online and have no one to talk to about them. Also, I’m one with high Lp(a) 330 nmol/L. Not sure if that helps.
I have a fracture of the anterior tubercle of the C1(atlas) and Agenesis of the posterior arch of the C1(Atlas) . My question is " Will the instability of my C0,C1, and C2 and ligament issues with the C1 cause the vagus nerve to throw off the signals between the heart and brain, and cause the BNP levels to elevate?" I can move my neck in cetain posistions and caue my self to go into Tachycardia , and or Brachycardia , but when i lay down it settles down .
i habe a ton of heart failure symptoms but my BNP was 35. Echo showed diastolic dysfunction. And small perdcarditis effusion small 0.7. Also trace regurgitation like 3 valves im 21 and scared . Could this be HFpEF?
Mine was 160 but it was along with breathlessness, leg swelling/pitting edema, persistent rapid heart rate, and (what brought me to the dr) was what I thought was a cold/cough. It was walking pneumonia/bronchitis. An ekg in urgent care came back “not good” and I ended with a consult to cardiology. This was all in the last two weeks. The cardiologist did a quick echocardiogram in office and said my heart was functioning well. My watch started detecting afib at a very low percentage for the last month but because I’m only 41, he seemed to think it was all fine and just stress. However, I pushed for more investigation and was just fitted with a two week continuous ekg monitor today. Then it’ll be about a week and a half for results after I send it in to be read and processed. Hope this helps ❤️🩹🙏🏼
They put me on Entresto for heart failure but I didn’t respond well so they put me back on my original drugs. That was over a year ago and my condition has much improved. The ICD and meds have helped immensely.
I been having some heart pains and occasional but not heavy dyspnea, so I've made the BNP test - showed 24 - you mentioned that a healthy person has around 10 - does that mean something?
HiI was wondering if you could do a video on TakotSubo Cardiomyopathy i had this happen to me and the scariest thing about it was the lack of information and support for the people who have had an episode. There also seems to be differing opinions as to the lasting effects of an episode. I feel more awareness of this condition and information would help those of us who have gone through this. Thankyou so much your channel is really informative.
Thankyou Doctor for that excellent explanation. If I have an echo scan which shows a good result before having a BNP blood test, is there any point to taking the BNP test?
My mum died of CHF years ago. Hadn't heard about BNP blood test then. This is empowering and most helpful moving forward for my family and me. Thank you Dr. Sanjay for sharing this. May God bless you.
Sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. My 94½yr Aunt was admitted to the hospital today& her BNP level was 1600!! They are scheduling an ultrasound tomorrow. I'm grateful for Dr Gupta as well. Knowledge is power. Blessings to you as well.
Would you be able to read my 1 lead ecg. I have gone to the cardiologist and had test done, also had an ER visit due to palpitations. Drs can’t figure out what is going on.
After a major heart attack several years ago my BNP was 700. It turned out that 30% of the left side of my heart is scar tissue and nonfunctional. It remained 700 no matter the drugs were prescribed and taken, or the amount of exercise (walking 3 to 5 miles a day) I did. My heart continued to weaken. Then I decided to do an experiment. I reduced sodium to under 500 mg a day (which by the way is difficult. It meant no restaurant food, and nothing packaged and that included bread.). My BNP dropped to 230 two months later. Six months after my very low salt diet was started BNP dropped to 197. One year after very low sodium and BNP dropped to 173. I'll continue with the program and see just how low it will get.
Thanks for sharing....yes,its very difficult to cut out sodium.Good luck with everything
That is wonderful! Well done.
Heck yeah!
Hello! Update to share?
Praise the Lord! I'm happy for you! Majority of diseases, if not all can be reversed through eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains! That's God's original diet for us!Diseases are mostly related to wrongful foods that we consume daily! Please keep up the good work, I'll be praying for you!🙏😊
Sanjay is the most articulate "explainer" of complex medical information. Genius! and an amazing service for anyone who is curious about medicine. All doctors could take a lesson from him .
I completely agree !
Yes, he is just excellent and explains everything so I can understand.
Let us always have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Without faith it is impossible to please Him. Lord take away any doubt we may have so that we will always be pleasing in your sight. 🙏
Amen…🙏🏾
Very helpful to know this. Also, you explain things very detailed and clearly and can be easily understood.
Thank you for helping us understand these complex medical issues and what the possible solutions are.
All the information you share is very much appreciated. You are an excellent instructor and teacher. :)
You have such a calm and pleasant demeanor as well, excellent bedside manner as they used to say which counts for a lot for the patient. I worked as a medical psychologist for 27 years and what is so critical even in this world of electronics information is the doctor patient relationshipin terms of outcomes. You have that personality that most patients would feel secure and confident in your caring attitude and tone. Of course you are a textbook of knowledge, but more than that the caring shows in your eyes.
My father was extremely healthy and walked 4 miles a day. However a few weeks after the second vaccine booster he went into CHF. That’s when I first heard about BNP. His life is completely ruined as is our lives. He can barely walk 1/2 mile now and nothing else changed in his life except that vaccine. What are the treatments you mention that can be very effective?
An educated patient is an empowered patient. An empowered patient can take steps that could improve their outcome. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Sharing your knowledge with viewers could be the most impactful actions of your whole career. ☀️
We so appreciate the information you give us. Really helps sorting out symptoms pertaining to the heart. I've learned so much today. Thank you.
Thank you so much for uploading this video. As an RN and pt with HF, I really enjoyed and learned a lot from your video. God bless you.
Heart issues can be very upsetting and we don’t often feel like we’re getting enough information or understanding what info we do have so thank you for your in-depth yet easy to understand videos!
Yep my doctor is not good at explaining this! This is why I am here!
Thank you very much for the information in the video I appreciate all the information coming forth it makes me feel better about the situation that they’re telling me that I have because my BNP being 140 , it’s nice to know that there are other things that can raise the number as well , I APPRECIATE YOU 👍
My dad had congestive heart failure. He had a pace maker put in,as well as a pig valve . He ended up committing suicide not too long after his procedures. Is there any link between congestive heart failure,depression and suicide?
Suzanne, I am so sorry to read your story. You have gone through so much. I lost my dad too, it is horrible to go through! May God bless you to find some peace. --Bonnie Robinson
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An outstanding report Dr, thank you so much as a patient who has been recently diagnosed with heart failure my EF is 31 -
I find this information most helpful. Unfortunately my cardiologist did not inform me that I had had a heart failure for 6 weeks after my echocardiogram and he also told me that my wife’s recent passing away had nothing to do with my heart stress;
I start with a new cardiologist next week.
Many thanks for this BNP test information.
Jonathan Griffin/
Dublin, Ireland
Sorry for your loss Jonathan
Wendy M
Thank you Wendy it’s been a grueling painful year- but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I believe the dead wouldn’t want the living to suffer and the living wouldn’t want the dead to suffer. Jonathan
There is a condition called Broken Heart Syndrome. It is very real. Look It up. I know my sisters death from cancer this past Feb.had a lot to do with my own sudden health issues. And two months I developed Afib also.
Had been feeling really pretty good until dealing with helplessly watching her die.
I feel somewhat better these days, but it took its toll on me in many ways, (including anxiety and depression) and took time to start healing and recovering.
Our physical bodies are very connected to our emotional state of being. Sorry for your loss and hope you are feeling better.
Thank you Gloria May Life is filled with uncertainties we must embrace each day and The Sun is always shining even though sometimes we can’t see it for the clouds. I wish you well. Jonathan
I don't understand why some cardiologist don't inform a life threatening condition. I hope your new cardiologist treats you better
Good explanation that was never really explained by my doctors. HCM. AFIB. ICD. I think my BNP was above 700.
It helps to know what is happening to us. Thank you for sharing. --Bonnie Robinson
my bnp was 1620 last week. I am only breathless with exertion. I am terrified.
God bless you. Mine was 700 + but it happened during pneumonia recovery and now I'm waiting on the cardiologist smh. Breathless w activity and cant sleep w out waking up gasping.
@@prestonbutton6493 i habe the same issue but my BNP was 35 showed diastolic dysfunction. And small perdcarditis effusion small 0.7. Also trace regurgitation like 3 valves im 21 and scared .
I hope you are fine! Did you manage to lower the BNP?
@@MzDaUgly how have you been to this day?
Thank you, I love your videos !
You explain complex things in a way that makes it easy to understand.
I appreciate it so much when somebody takes the time to share their knowledge.
You are awesome ! I look forward to your next videos.
I thing Cov!d damaged my heart. I want to do a echo heart ultrasound and specific blood test for heart to check but my PC won't let me.
Excellent Video! I have a question that even my cardiologist can't answer: If a patient has been diagnosed with HFpEF, does the BNP typically read low? I was diagnosed with HFpEF, EF = 62%, strong heartbeat at 58 bpm, clear veins & arteries. I have major leg swelling and non-stop cough from phlegm. Sleep is near impossible unless sitting up. Every 3 months my BNP tests in the range of 15 to 36. A person with HFrEF tests high BNP, but with HFpEF the BNP will test low? Any information on this subject would be welcome. Thanks!
My mum wasn't supposed to have kids much less make it past 50 and she hit 90 before passing-John in Texas
Wooow, is that so great?
WoW! Thank you very much. Just discovered you. Very easy to comprehend what you're saying. I truly appreciate you putting these very valuable videos out for us to truly understand thing's about ourselves.
I had a high BNP, got an echocardiogram and had an EF of 45% which apparently is normal. This talk made no mention of an increase in the average BNP with age.
Look forward to your videos. Your explanations are thorough and easily understood. Thanks again.
I'm going to ask my doctor about this test as I have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus and I have the symptoms mentioned.
Good video, very educating. Also, you have a very easy going disposition which I imagine is comforting to your patients. This is important because there is an emotional component with illness. Thank you
As always a most informative, easy to follow video. It fills in all the gaps that may be left by routine Cardiology consultations. Thank you so much for all the time and trouble you devote to making these videos.
You mentioned treatment for heart failure. Let's say my BNP BMP? and succeeding echo confirm potential for heart failure. Will the echo give enough info for my cardiologist to tell me what treatment I'll probably need?
P.S. 1000 thx for taking the time & effort required to explain all these scary topics to us, thereby reducing our fears!
Thank you for another informative video. My husband had an echo a few days ago and was found to have an enlarged left ventricle. The cardiologist was present during the test and said he was very surprised that my husband’s GP said his BNP was normal. You said in the video that this was not impossible so I am wondering how this can happen. I don’t know what the level was as I had never heard of BNP.
Just love and it helped me understand my dads BNP of 1900s.. BUN 70. Cr1.3he had recent MI jn April 22 and went through everything and finally home.. after 4 months.. 82 ur old.. I was so worried but u made me feel and better
He is symptomatic lately with sob with exacerbation. O2 remains 95-100%RA,, v weak
had some virus or aspiration issue and on abo
Lined up for interesta soon as you mentioned was a doer and never in any meds, very independent and no no patience and wants to do it all..
Any suggestions
Thank you Doctor! You are a true blessing. I suddenly started experiencing PVCs a few weeks ago. A Holter Monitor showed I was having less than 100 per day, but unnerving to say the least. I was not experiencing any symptoms other than a "flutter" feeling in my chest. The doctor suggested an echocardiogram and I inquired about the BNP test in lieu of the expensive procedure since I currently am uninsured. He agreed and the test came back very low in the teens. So, for now I have some much needed peace of mind and the diagnosis right now is benign PVCs. Your videos made me aware of the test. Thank you for what you do.
Hi there, thank you for posting this video. It was very informative for me. I was just recently diagnosed with pericarditis, coronary artery disease, left left left ventricular, hypertrophy, and having a lot of trouble with extreme fatigue, just walking a short distance is hard. I’ve had swelling in my legs, my feet and ankles for a few years now and I gain 6 pounds in a day.And then urinate very frequently all night. the fluid, pressure on my chest, squeezing and my breathing has gotten really bad, they found out that my both my lung bases have Atelectasis. I am new to this I’m scared, and if you have any advice or know of questions, I can ask my cardiologist that would be fantastic and I would appreciate it very much. I wish you were here and I wish you could be my doctor. Kind regards Luna.
Very informative, thank you. I have a myocardial bridge, have had small heart attack and noticed on blood tests taken late last week included BNP. I didn’t know what that was, but thanks to you I now do. Don’t have results yet.
Very very well described in simple layman's terms. Excellent video.
This information has put my mind at ease. Idk how vertigo symptoms lead to this test at urgent care. I indeed only had vertigo. Although my bnp is 290, I have no HF symptoms. I do suffer from panic attacks and hypertension. I will have a echocardiogram though. Thanks you.
When I was diagnosed with Afib out of the blue.it was you who gave me sensible and sound advice. Followed your advice and I,m Afib free for the last 50 days thanks Sanjay.
how did you manaGe that???? can you elaborate on it!!!!
Please share your treatment plan, how did you followed Dr. Gupta and managed your AFIB.
Loved the Information. My father died of congestive heart failure and I am working with diet and exercise because of high blood pressure. The more information I can get is very helpful. Much appreciation!
💕💕💕 I'm taking 88 MCG. Levothyroxine every morning. On my last visit to the doctor's office, I was asked (when he was headed out the door) if I've ever thought about stopping this medication because my latest test shows my thyroid is normal. Question: Under the circumstances, could this medication be the cause of my heart palpitations at night? 💕💕💕
Very very useful information sir... Thank you for sharing video on BNP
My only concern is that it’s important to try to find the drivers of disease and trying to keep BNP from breaking down does not address this. Many hearts are developing dysfunction because of emotional factor , lack of exercise, or bad deficient diets and overall lifestyle
I am so glad that I saw this today...such a great explanation of the role of the BNP test and possible causes for it's elevation. Thank you yet again, for your clear and thoughtful information videos... I am awaiting an ECHO because my BNP test was borderline. This is so helpful to know, a thousand thanks! x
INFECTION elevates BNP.....please elaborate on any connection between lung/respiratory infection/inflammation and Ectopics. Please, Dr.
Dr.will you ever do a video on the CACS test. Please include the many benefits of this test for people that want to know their score when focused on improving health and lifestyle changes they may want/need. There is NO other testing for a healthy person to find out this information- yet very few cardiologists are spreading the word. Why is that? The public needs to know this test is an option as preventative care before they end up on the CATH table or in open heart- wouldn’t you agree?
The explanation can not be any better than told here. BNP levels importance can be gauged from Ur talk. Very educative, informative and gives guidance. Wonderful talk. U are gifted to teach at PG level and even to condescend to KG (beginner level). MY hats off to U dr.sir. God bless U and family.
thank you so much!
#yorkcordiology doc sanjay i had my bnp results and it range 26.5 the doctor said it’s higher than normal. But my 2D acho was normal. And he said nothing to worry about there is no heart failure? Is that true? What can you advice? Thank you doc!
Good morning Dr Gupta. I listened to your talk on BNP yesterday. My husband has a level of 400 and after a chest x-ray revealed some fluid on the lung is currently on an 18 week wait for an appointment to see a cardiologist. He had a heart attack and stents 10 years ago, and is taking medication for high blood pressure. I wonder, would you find this an acceptable waiting time in these circumstances? Thanks in advance.
Hi doc really u are the best.we need teach our doctor s .stop giving pain pill.they must see your vidos.learning more
God bress u doc.
Great, one more thing to drive you crazy, lol. Thanks for the great video!
Dr this is very very informative for heart patients and specially for me it bought down my anxiety from 100 to 10 because as a chf patient my BNP is 97 about which I was worried but you said if it is between 100 and 400 it is control able by medicine thanks dr
Please discuss proBNPLC, and what a level of 2349 translates into remaining life expectancy.
Which is more accurate sir BNP or the EKG??
I found these videos a few weeks ago and boy are they helpful. I'm in DeLand north of you, so who knows you might see me someday. But seriously, I am 68 and raising my two teenagers and very healthy. I did have cardiomyopathy 11 years ago and they said it was healed. Gone. Wasn't viral. I do holistic. So who knows what I did right, I have an idea. But now, it may be back. Probably never really went away fully. Your videos are extremely helpful on understanding all the tests that they do and not to get scared, which some doctors kind of do. I know they're trying to help but your videos are extremely helpful in understanding the results . Keep them coming and God bless you.
Thank you for all your videos. I appreciate the clarity of the explanations.
What if BNP is 1820 and diagnoised w stiff heart /failure but all else is working fine he said. No educating thus far from new doc ...new situation. So what I have couple years left ?
How are you? Did you lower the BNP down??
Thank you so much for the wonderful clarity of your explanation. I have a high BNP reading but no real understanding of what this meant until I happened upon your excellent information. Greatly relieved.
Thank you Dr Sanjay Gupta for your great information in this video. You are doing an amazing job helping others like myself better understand heart health. My mother passed away in 2011 from heart failure which started after a major heart attack in 2010. She lived another 20 months after that first heart attack. I really do miss her. ❤️🙏🏽
💝 you are explanation is healthy food for my soul
Most of the doctors are businessmen's these days
But you
you are the marvelous🤜🤛🎓🎩👑🏆
Thank you for touching on Entresto!! Was put on it earlier this year and started my 3rd increase and don’t know if coincidence, but started feeling better after the first day after dragging, fatigue & brain fatigue since 2009 with TBI then AHF 2019.
Thanks brother ☺️
Looking for your discussion/video on CAC Calcium scans and score
Thank you for keeping us informed. Blessings from Virginia USA.
Thank God for dr.Gupta. You are the best educator dr.Gupta. Thank you for all yours videos. You are great. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️
I'm a heart patient. Undergone balloon angioplasty. But never heard of BMP. (In India) Very useful doc.Thanks.
I have acute thickening of left ventricular wall and septum. History of mold exposure and high ACE levels. Could this be cardiac sarcoidosis? I'm following up with doctors, but it's slow getting answers. Thank you!
So informative ....Thanks Sir
Would taurine help strengthen the heart muscle in a patient with genetic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
L-Carnitine would be a good one as well yes taurine is good too
Your information is very good. I worked as a nurse in cardiology for 15yrs. I have learnt a lot from you Thank you for you videos they have very good and practical knowledge that patients need to know.
have dyastolic heart failure with nef.. why would my bnp range from just above normal to 1500?
My Dad has 1400, did you manage to lower it down?
Thank you for helpful videos Dr Sanjay Gupta
BNP you learn everyday
Thank you again Doctor
I was at work a few days ago and almost past out. It's the first time in my life this ever happened so I went to the ER. They called it a near syncope which means I came close to passing out. they checked my NT-Pro-BNP and it was 2290. I'm not sure what that mean for me. I hear Dr. Gupta and others talking about BNP levels of 400 - 500 as high so what's my 2290 level mean? I always had good endurance and still do even at the age of 59. My work is physically demanding only limited by a recent hernia. I have a referral from my doc to see a cardiologist and surgery scheduled for the hernia.
I have a history of Cardio Myopathy in my family. I am wondering if this mechanism is also involved in the body attempting to reduce the effects of enlargement of the heart ?
Thank you Dr Gupta. If you take Entresto and that keeps the bnp elevated how are you going to know if it's working. I thought you want your bnp lower for a good prognosisi
Hello doctor thanks for this nice videos what's your opinion in case of HF reduced EF and dilated left atrium what could help and improve he heart condition
Thanks
Thank you, you've made this topic crystal clear and have given realistic expectations.👍
Sir last 5 years I am suffered with piles and blood loss. Last year in the July mounth I affected with miled covid 19 and I got breathless at the 10 the day, l checked with oximeter my spo2 is 99 but still I feel breathless and I checked my CBC my hemoglobin is 6.7 now i am corrected it to 13 it casuses any Hart failear to me?
Thank you. I’m waiting for my bnp results any day now and in my mind I’m a dead man. This video has happened me a lot regardless of what my numbers turn out to be.
Thank you so so much for explaining about BNP. My husband's cardiologist kept saying his BNP was grossly elevated but wouldn't explain when asked. I really appreciate all your videos, they are very informative. God bless you ❤️
Is elevated Nt Pro BnP something to worry about? I recently ordered labs and mine came back at 131 and my hematocrit was just slightly elevated as well as my hs-crp at 2.2. I don’t have a doctor or health insurance, I order the tests online and have no one to talk to about them. Also, I’m one with high Lp(a) 330 nmol/L. Not sure if that helps.
Fantastic. Please talk about proBNP too. Thanks.
I have a fracture of the anterior tubercle of the C1(atlas) and Agenesis of the posterior arch of the C1(Atlas) . My question is " Will the instability of my C0,C1, and C2 and ligament issues with the C1 cause the vagus nerve to throw off the signals between the heart and brain, and cause the BNP levels to elevate?" I can move my neck in cetain posistions and caue my self to go into Tachycardia , and or Brachycardia , but when i lay down it settles down .
thank you so much … understanding the issues takes the fear away … keep doing what you're doing!
great video very. informative thank you
i habe a ton of heart failure symptoms but my BNP was 35. Echo showed diastolic dysfunction. And small perdcarditis effusion small 0.7. Also trace regurgitation like 3 valves im 21 and scared . Could this be HFpEF?
Dr gupta sir very value feedback on BNP BLOOD TEST
To detect draft failure possibility in future thanks good wishes 23/11/2019
My husband’s provider did a NT-proBNP. Normal is less than 125. At what level should the provider order an ECG?
Mine was 160 but it was along with breathlessness, leg swelling/pitting edema, persistent rapid heart rate, and (what brought me to the dr) was what I thought was a cold/cough. It was walking pneumonia/bronchitis. An ekg in urgent care came back “not good” and I ended with a consult to cardiology. This was all in the last two weeks. The cardiologist did a quick echocardiogram in office and said my heart was functioning well. My watch started detecting afib at a very low percentage for the last month but because I’m only 41, he seemed to think it was all fine and just stress. However, I pushed for more investigation and was just fitted with a two week continuous ekg monitor today. Then it’ll be about a week and a half for results after I send it in to be read and processed. Hope this helps ❤️🩹🙏🏼
@@TheRawKrystal Please update here with your outcome. Wishing you all the best. Thank you 🙏🏽
They put me on Entresto for heart failure but I didn’t respond well so they put me back on my original drugs. That was over a year ago and my condition has much improved. The ICD and meds have helped immensely.
That is good news! Can you please share the drugs that help you? My dad was also prescribed with entresto but didn't respond well.
that sunjay gupta my BNP is 278, so no horrible i guess?? thank you for the info
Thank you for this. I'm currently studying for a Heart failure nurse interview. This has been really helpful.
My bnp was 11 but I take metoprolol for high blood pressure. Does the metoprolol cause a false interpretation of the bnp?
I been having some heart pains and occasional but not heavy dyspnea, so I've made the BNP test - showed 24 - you mentioned that a healthy person has around 10 - does that mean something?
Thanks for doing this video. I just got diagnosed at 680 BNP and was really upset buy now that I understand it I can deal with it better,
VERY INFORMATIVE!
I love your choice of your clothes (shirts specifically, that's what I can see)
HiI was wondering if you could do a video on TakotSubo Cardiomyopathy i had this happen to me and the scariest thing about it was the lack of information and support for the people who have had an episode. There also seems to be differing opinions as to the lasting effects of an episode. I feel more awareness of this condition and information would help those of us who have gone through this. Thankyou so much your channel is really informative.
HelenBeee He has a couple of videos on it. Search his channel.
Thanks brother this gave me a bit of hope that i dont have chf. Real doctors explain things thoroughly like you did. Thanks and God bless
Thank you Doctor for this Educational video 👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍
Thankyou Doctor for that excellent explanation. If I have an echo scan which shows a good result before having a BNP blood test, is there any point to taking the BNP test?
My mum died of CHF years ago. Hadn't heard about BNP blood test then. This is empowering and most helpful moving forward for my family and me. Thank you Dr. Sanjay for sharing this. May God bless you.
Sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. My 94½yr Aunt was admitted to the hospital today& her BNP level was 1600!! They are scheduling an ultrasound tomorrow. I'm grateful for Dr Gupta as well. Knowledge is power. Blessings to you as well.
So of my echo is perfect im ok and clear of heart failure even if i have ectopic?
Last time my BNP was almost 1,200. Yikes!
Entresto results failed trial 3 -- I hope you are not sponsored by BIG PHARMA
Would you be able to read my 1 lead ecg. I have gone to the cardiologist and had test done, also had an ER visit due to palpitations. Drs can’t figure out what is going on.
Wonder if they do these test here in the USA ? I have not heard of them....and I know a few people who does have heart issues !!! Great video