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The relationship between glycemic control and BNP levels in diabetic patients

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2013

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Kürşat Dal, Naim Ata, Bünyamin Yavuz, Ömer Şen, Onur Sinan Deveci, Zekeriya Aksöz, Aslihan Mete Yildirim, Bülent Uygungelen, Kadir Okhan Akın, Esìn Beyan,
Cardiology Journal

Abstract

We conclude that poor glycemic control may cause high levels of BNP which may lead to overdiagnosis of congestive heart failure. We suggest that HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose should be checked in patients with high levels of BNP.

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