Table 3

Attainability of absolute and relative NT-proBNP targets for types of heart failure

Types of heart failure
HFpEF (EF ≥50%)HFmrEF (40%–49%)HFrEF (EF <40%)
Absolute NT-proBNP targets at discharge, pg/mL
 <1000, n (%)62 (23)25 (16)101 (14)
 <3000, n (%)175 (65)84 (52)321 (43)
NT-proBNP reduction during hospitalisation, %
 >30, n (%)187 (70)97 (62)483 (66)
 >60, n (%)86 (32)55 (35)260 (36)
  • EF, ejection fraction; HFmrEF, heart failure with midrange ejection fraction; HFpEF, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; HFrEF, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; NT-proBNP, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.