Abstract 253: The Association of Socioeconomic Status With Elevation of N-terminal Pro-b-type Natriuretic Peptide [Session Title: Abstract Poster Session II]

Conclusions: Low SES (particularly low income) was associated with elevated level of NT-pro-BNP. Targeting low SES individuals might be helpful in early identification of high risk population for cardiac overload.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - February 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vart, P., Matsushita, K., Selvin, E., Crews, D. C., Ndumele, C. E., Ballantyne, C. M., Heiss, G., Szklo, M., Coresh, J. Tags: Session Title: Abstract Poster Session II Source Type: research