BACKGROUND Early identification of Heart Failure as a post MI complication is very important in a clinical setting. Particularly in a resource strapped environment such as a centre in a remote district. Our study aims to study levels of NT-pro BNP in Systolic Heart Failure consequential to Ischaemic Heart Disease, the correlation between the levels of NT-pro BNP and Systolic Heart Failure consequential to Ischaemic Heart Disease and study the risk factors in patients presenting with Heart Failure consequential to Ischaemic Heart Disease and their correlation to NT-proBNP Levels if any is present. MATERIALS AND METHODS 100 patients admitted into Basaveshwar Teaching and General Hospital Attached to M.R. Medical College diagnosed with Systolic Heart Failure (Ejection Fraction <40%) after Ischaemic Heart Disease. A previously designed proforma was used to collect data on cases admitted complete detailed history and clinical examination was taken and performed NT-PRO BNP, Troponin I, Echocardiography, ECG were performed. The data collected was then made into a chart and subjected to statistical analysis. There was no long term or short term follow up of the patient.
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