Table 1. Value of the B type natriuretic peptide, the inactive N-terminal pro-BNP chain, and clinical and laboratorial parameters.
| Median | Minimum | 1st quartile | 3rd quartile | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT-proBNP (pg/mL) | 2,600.0 | 15.5 | 738.0 | 6,230.0 | 33,700.0 |
| BNP (pg/mL) | 287.0 | 5.0 | 113.0 | 612.0 | 3,410.0 |
| Age (years) | 81 | 4 | 69 | 86 | 98 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.14 | 0.39 | 0.82 | 1.60 | 6.60 |
| Urea (mg/dL) | 63 | 12 | 45 | 90 | 253 |
| Weight (Kg) | 74.5 | 16.0 | 63.0 | 87.0 | 144.0 |
| Height (meters) | 1.67 | 1.42 | 1.62 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.6 | 13.7 | 23.0 | 30.1 | 41.3 |
| LVEF (%) | 60 | 18 | 43 | 65 | 79 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 11.6 | 7.6 | 9.6 | 12.9 | 17.5 |
NT-proBNP: N-terminal fraction of pro-BNP; BMI: body mass index; LVEF: left ventricle ejection fraction.