what about using pro-bnp as a marker for discharge? What i mean is that if a known CHF comes in with SOB (not requiring oxygen, no chest pain, but does have weight gain/pedal edema) - if the person has a lower pro-bnp compared to previous trends -- can you discharge them with close followup? (patient continues to have SOB, but normal vital signs/ekg/labs, PE has been ruled out, no chest pain).
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Shwetha H. - September 30, 2019 10:48 AM
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what about using pro-bnp as a marker for discharge? What i mean is that if a known CHF comes in with SOB (not requiring oxygen, no chest pain, but does have weight gain/pedal edema) - if the person has a lower pro-bnp compared to previous trends -- can you discharge them with close followup? (patient continues to have SOB, but normal vital signs/ekg/labs, PE has been ruled out, no chest pain).