Correlation between nt- pro brain natriuretic peptide and myocardial dysfunction in children with septic shock –one year cross sectional study

Abstract

Background: Septic shock is a life-threatening condition characterized by systemic inflammation and cardiovascular dysfunction. N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has emerged as a potential biomarker for assessing myocardial dysfunction in critically ill patients. However, limited data are available on the correlation between NT-proBNP levels and myocardial dysfunction specifically in pediatric patients with septic shock. Aim: To assess the link between NT-proBNP and myocardial dysfunction, as well as between NT-proBNP and severity of disease in children with septic shock