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Aims We performed a prospective multi-center study to assess gender-specific differences in the predictive value of the measured level of NT-proBNP and the calculated Heart Failure Survival Score (HFSS). Methods Baseline characteristics and follow-up data up to 5?years from 2,019 men and 530 women diagnosed with chronic heart failure (CHF) due to ischemic heart disease or dilated cardiomyopathy were prospectively compared. Death from any cause constituted the endpoint of the study. NT-proBNP was measured and HFSS calculated according to standard methods. Survival of men and women according to level of NT-proBNP and HFSS was analyzed in logistic regression models. Results Median NT-proBNP level in men was 1,394?ng/l (IQR 516-,406?ng/l) and 1,168?ng/l (IQR 444-,830?ng/l) in women (p?=?n.s.). Median HFSS value was 8.4 (IQR 7.7-.1) and 8.5 (8.0-.1) in men and women, respectively. NT-proBNP levels and HFSS score correlated well with survival rates in both genders (p for interaction?=?0.22 for NT-proBNP and 0.93 for HFSS). The all-cause death rates were similar in men and women. Conclusion Despite a number of gender-specific differences in CHF and the general predominance of men measured levels of NT-proBNP and HFSS score can be utilized for risk stratification with similar informative value in men and women.