Importance of Early Combined N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Cardiac Troponin T Measurements for Long-term Risk Stratification of Patients With Decompensated Heart Failure

The combined measurements of cTnT and NT-proBNP on hospital admission were more reliable than their measurements before discharge in the long-term risk stratification of DHF. A single positive measurement on admission predicted a poor long-term outcome.