Open AccessInteraction of Body Mass Index on the Association Between N‐Terminal‐Pro‐b‐Type Natriuretic Peptide and Morbidity and Mortality in Patients With Acute Heart Failure: Findings From ASCEND‐HF (Acute Study of Clinical Effectiveness of Nesiritide in Decompensated Heart Failure)
Author(s) -
Bhatt Ankeet S.,
Cooper Lauren B.,
Ambrosy Andrew P.,
Clare Robert M.,
Coles Adrian,
Joyce Emer,
Krishnamoorthy Arun,
Butler Javed,
Felker G. Michael,
Ezekowitz Justin A.,
Armstrong Paul W.,
Hernandez Adrian F.,
O'Connor Christopher M.,
Mentz Robert J.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.117.006740
Subject(s) - medicine , natriuretic peptide , heart failure , body mass index , cardiology , acute decompensated heart failure
Higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with lower circulating levels of N-terminal-pro-b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). The Interaction between BMI and NT-proBNP with respect to clinical outcomes is not well characterized in patients with acute heart failure.