The effects of central arterial pressure and autonomic dysfunction on elevations in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in men with diabetes
Background: In diabetes, left ventricular dysfunction independent of coronary disease is common and is associated with elevations in NT-proBNP. Our aims were to determine the relative importance of central aortic pressure, cardiovascular autonomic function and arterial stiffness as predictors of ele...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2008-04-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125937689/view |