N-terminal prob-type natriuretic peptide is a marker of vascular remodelling and subclinical atherosclerosis in asymptomatic hypertensives

Conclusions
In asymptomatic subjects with hypertension, N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide is a marker of hypertension-mediated preclinical vascular disease.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - February 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pastormerlo, L. E., Maffei, S., Latta, D. D., Chubuchny, V., Susini, C., Berti, S., Clerico, A., Prontera, C., Passino, C., Januzzi, J. L., Emdin, M., Chiappino, D. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research