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Changes in Heart Stress Marker May Better Predict Heart Disease in Older Adults

An observational study found that older adults with consistently elevated N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations, a blood marker linked to heart stress (HS), had a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death, while those whose elevated levels returned to normal had a risk similar to people who never showed signs of heart stress.

August 17, 2026


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