NT-proBNP levels, atherosclerosis and vascular function in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria: peripheral reactive hyperaemia index but not NT-proBNP is an independent predictor of coronary atherosclerosis

NT-proBNP levels, atherosclerosis and vascular function in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria: peripheral reactive hyperaemia index but not NT-proBNP is an independent predictor of coronary atherosclerosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Intensive multifactorial treatment aimed at cardiovascular (CV) risk factor reduction in type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria can diminish fatal and non-fatal CV. Plasma N-terminal (NT)-proBNP predicts CV mortality in diabetic patients but the utility o...

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Main Authors: Reinhard Henrik, Wiinberg Niels, Hansen Peter R, Kjær Andreas, Petersen Claus L, Winther Kaj, Parving Hans-Henrik, Rossing Peter, Jacobsen Peter K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/71

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