Sex differences in the diagnostic algorithm of screening for heart failure by symptoms and NT-proBNP in patients with type 2 diabetes

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to assess the guideline recommended diagnostic tools NT-proBNP and NYHA classification, with a focus on sex-specific differences. Background Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) face a heart failure (HF) risk up to four times higher than those without T2D, particu...

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Main Authors: Sarah Hofer-Zeni, Michael Leutner, Peter Klimek, Luise Bellach, Noemi Pavo, Suriya Prausmüller, Martin Hülsmann, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-08-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-024-02360-6