There was no significant difference in NTproBNP levels between baseline and recovery in patients with CHF [558 (IQR: 323–1140) to 642 (IQR: 309–1187) ng/L, p = 0.21] or normal subjects [82 (42–119) to 84 (43–118) ng/L, p = 0.08]. The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is congestive heart failure.