Table 1.

Regression analysis of various clinical parameters on high NT-proBNP level in total subjects

model significance; p=0.000. NT-proBNP: N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, BMI: body mass index, hs-CRP: high sensitivity C-reactive protein, DM:diabetes mellitus, CVD Hx: cardiovascular disease history, SBP: systolic hypertension, s-Cr: serum creatinine