Is N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) a useful screening test for angiographic findings in patients with stable coronary disease?

NT-proBNP is associated with clinically significant coronary disease at angiography, independently of left ventricular dysfunction. However, NT-proBNP is not a useful screening test for diagnosing significant angiographic lesions in patients with stable coronary disease.