Levels of N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide are enhanced in people with the uncomplicated metabolic syndrome: a case-cohort analysis of the population-based Casale Monferrato study.

摘要

Compared with people without any component of the MetS, those with uncomplicated MetS, who had neither CVD/CKD nor diabetes, had increased NT-proBNP values, even if they were normotensive and although absolute values were still in the low range. The insulin resistance state did not mediate this association, while central obesity was a negative confounder.