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Knowledge Corner: NT-proBNP in Practice: From Cardiac Signal to Clinical Decision

Friday, June 12, 2026

12:15 PM - 12:40 PM PT

Location: Summit SCC, Exhibit Hall, Knowledge Corner

CE: 0.5 Medical Hours

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Jessica Gentile Solomon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (C) (she/her/hers)

Associate Director of Medical Operations, Telemedicine
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States

This session reviews the clinical use of NT-proBNP as a cardiac biomarker in dogs and cats. Attendees will learn the physiologic basis of NT-proBNP release and its role as a marker of myocardial stretch. Practical applications in general and specialty practice will be discussed, including differentiation of cardiac versus non-cardiac disease, triage of clinical signs, and support of referral decisions. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate test selection, interpretation within clinical context, and limitations of NT-proBNP testing.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the physiologic basis of NT-proBNP release and its role as a biomarker of myocardial stretch in dogs and cats.
Identify appropriate clinical scenarios in which NT-proBNP testing can aid in the evaluation and triage of suspected cardiac disease in general and specialty practice.
Interpret NT-proBNP results within the context of clinical findings, comorbidities, and diagnostic limitations to support informed clinical decision-making.