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.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 119 |
Pages (from-to) | 119-127 |
ISSN | 1475-2840 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- 3-D Magnetic Ressonance Imaging
- Brain Parenchymal Fraction
- Plasma NT-proBNP
- Type 2 Diabetes
- White Matter Hyperintensities