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Correlation of GDF-15 with NYHA class, LVIDd, LVEF, and BNP.
| Correlation coefficient (rs) | p Value (one-tailed) | p Value (two-tailed) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYHA class | 0.7 | p = 0.0001 | p = 0.0002 |
| LVIDd | 0.5 | p = 0.002 | p = 0.004 |
| LVEF | −0.49 | p = 0.003 | p = 0.007 |
| BNP | 0.51 | p = 0.002 | p = 0.004 |
GDF: growth and differentiation factor-15; NYHA: New York Heart Association; LVIDd: left ventricular internal dimension in diastole; LVEF: left ventricular ejection fraction.
