My PRO-BNP is 944.9 Should I be alatmed

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Low blood pressure My bp drops to 98/76/82 could the above reading cause that. I am also having readings of PTH-INTACT of 93.04 and sustained calcium levels of 10.0 and higher

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Dr. Harshal Arun Pawade Cardiologist 14 yrs exp Jalgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harshal Arun Pawade

Cardiologist 14 yrs exp Jalgaon

Rise in pro BNP and low BP may be signs of heart failure i.e. weakly pumping heart. I suggest you to get your echo cardiography done and consult back with report.

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