Diagnostic value of plasma B type natriuretic peptide concentration in detecting several forms of heart disease
| Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Area under ROC | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI, confidence interval; ROC, receiver operating characteristic curve | ||||
| Previous myocardial infarction | 100 | 97 | 0.986 | 0.977 to 0.992 |
| Lone atrial fibrillation or flutter | 100 | 94 | 0.970 | 0.958 to 0.979 |
| Hypertensive heart disease | 100 | 89 | 0.976 | 0.965 to 0.984 |
| Valvar heart disease | 100 | 83 | 0.960 | 0.948 to 0.972 |
| Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | 80 | 83 | 0.833 | 0.810 to 0.855 |