Non-Cardiac Determinants of NT-proBNP Levels in the Elderly: Relevance of Haematocrit and Hepatic Steatosis

Abstract

NT-proBNP is increased in subjects with low haematocrit, which explains the higher values in women. Although NT-proBNP is not affected by general adiposity, low levels of NT-proBNP are associated with hepatic steatosis.