Methods For The Diagnosis Of Heart Failure Reviewed

Methods For The Diagnosis Of Heart Failure Reviewed
A blood test (BNP) should be recommended over an electrocardiogram (ECG) for the diagnosis of heart failure suggests research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme. Heart failure is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditure. There is however, a good evidence base for interventions to improve prognosis although the diagnosis of heart failure in primary care is often inaccurate.