Original Article

Handheld Ultrasound, B-Natriuretic Peptide for Screening Stage B Heart Failure

Objective: To determine if B-natriuretic peptide (BNP), handheld ultrasound, and echo interpretation was an accurate and reliable screening for stage B heart failure. Methods: One hundred and forty-five indigent diabetic patients were prospectively enrolled, and their BNP levels were measured. Each patient underwent a handheld echo. Results: BNP was correlated…