A member asked:

Probnp was 71, up from 67.5 a few weeks ago. normal chest x-ray and echo. is this worrisome at all?

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Dr. Abdus Khan answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

With a normal echo : and normal cheat X-ray I would not worry much about proBNP. The chances that your heart may be failing are virtually very low. Watch your symptoms and get a repeat proBNP in 3 months time. Also make sure your kidney function and liver functions are alright. Good luck.

Answered 8/14/2015

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