Determinants of low levels of brain natriuretic peptide in morbid obesity

Background& aims: Morbid obesity is associated with cardiovascular comorbidity. A noteworthy feature of this relationship could regard low levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). The study investigates the relationship between BNP and obesity-related markers in a morbid obese population, along with echocardiographic and vascular parameters.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - December 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: M.A. Ricci, S. De Vuono, G. Pucci, F. Di Filippo, S. Berisha, A. Gentili, G. Daviddi, S. Ministrini, F. Rondelli, M. Boni, G. Lupattelli Source Type: research