Which cardiac biomarker is elevated in decompensated heart failure?

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In decompensated heart failure,ventricular distension from volume overload or pressure overload causes myocytes in the ventricle to release B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP).With greater ventricular wall stress,more natriuretic peptide is released from the myocardium,reflected as an elevated BNP level.The BNP value is combined with the physical examination,the 12-lead ECG,and a chest radiograph to increase the accuracy of heart failure diagnosis.Troponins are elevated with acute coronary syndrome.Triglycerides are not a biomarker and are reflective of lipids in the bloodstream.

Which Cardiac Biomarker Is Elevated in Decompensated Heart Failure