Economic evaluation of NT-proBNP testing plus standard clinical assessment versus standard clinical assessment alone for the prevention of heart failure in older adults with type 2 diabetes
Abstract Introduction N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) testing for early heart failure (HF) detection in asymptomatic older adults with diabetes in the USA remains limited despite guideline recommendations. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of incorporating NT-proBNP testing into routine...