The diagnostic algorithm for heart failure
In the U.S.
American College of Cardiology (ACC) / American Heart Association (AHA) / HeartFailure Society of America (HFSA) Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure.
In the areas highlighted in green, BNP has the highest evidence and support for both diagnosis and prognosis (monitoring).
In the European Union
2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure.