Effect of body mass index on N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide values in patients with heart failure
Abstract Background N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a biomarker used for the diagnosis of heart failure. There is a relationship between NT-proBNP levels and body mass index (BMI). The study aimed to explore the impact of BMI on NT-proBNP concentrations and to examine whethe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-08-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Heart Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-023-00401-1 |