NT-proBNP changes predict outcomes in elderly type 2 myocardial infarction patients
摘要
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).
MethodsA 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.
ResultsA 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.
ConclusionsThe 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.