Abstract
Elevated plasma N-terminal (NT)-proBNP from the heart as well as white matter hyperintensities (WMH) in the brain predict cardiovascular (CV) mortality in the general population. The cause of poor prognosis associated with elevated P-NT-proBNP is not known but WMH precede strokes in high risk populations. We assessed the association between P-NT-proBNP and WMH or brain atrophy measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in type 2 diabetic patients, and age-matched controls.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
Vol/bind | 11 |
Udgave nummer | 119 |
Sider (fra-til) | 119-127 |
ISSN | 1475-2840 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - jan. 2012 |