Background The presence and interpretation of racial and ethnic differences in circulating N-
terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), a diagnostic biomarker for heart …

Importance Sex-and race-based differences in N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-
proBNP) concentrations are poorly understood. Clinical decisions are often informed by …

Importance Recent studies have suggested that the natriuretic peptide system may be
endogenously suppressed in black individuals who are free of prevalent cardiovascular …

Natriuretic peptides (NP) are cardiac-derived hormones with favorable cardiometabolic
actions. Low NP levels are associated with increased risks of hypertension and diabetes …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess whether N-terminal pro–B-type
natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels differ according to race/ethnicity. Background …

Background: Demographic differences in expected NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro-B-type
natriuretic peptide) concentration are not well established. We aimed to establish reference …

ContextIdentification of individuals at high risk for cardiovascular events is important for the
optimal use of primary and secondary prevention measures. ObjectiveTo determine whether …

Background NT‐proBNP (N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide) is strongly associated
with mortality in patients with heart failure. Prior studies, primarily in middle‐aged and older …

Background Natriuretic peptides promote natriuresis, diuresis, and vasodilation.
Experimental deficiency of natriuretic peptides leads to hypertension (HTN) and cardiac …

Background Population studies have shown that black race is a natriuretic peptide (NP)
deficiency state. We sought to assess whether the effects of age, sex, body mass index (BMI) …