The Effect of Cardiac Fibrosis on Left Ventricular Remodeling, Diastolic Function, and N‐Terminal Pro‐B‐Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Patients with Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Cardiac fibrosis correlates with impaired LV diastolic function and functional capacity, elevated NT-proBNP levels, and adverse cardiac remodeling in patients with NIDC. Therefore, the assessment of cardiac fibrosis can be useful in the management of these patients.