Cardiovascular prognostic value of echocardiography and N terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide in type 1 diabetes: The Thousand and 1 Study.

Conclusion In patients with type 1 diabetes, preserved ejection fraction, and no known heart disease, NT-proBNP and E/e' were associated with increased risk of MACE and all-cause mortality. The risks associated with NT-proBNP and E/e' combined identified patients at remarkably high risk.
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Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - February 29, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Rørth R, Jørgensen PG, Andersen HU, Christoffersen C, Gøtze JP, Køber L, Rossing P, Jensen MT Tags: Eur J Endocrinol Source Type: research