FIGURE 1.
Mediation analysis for association of sex with NT-proBNP and the role of iron biomarkers, adjusted for (covariates) age, BMI, smoking, and alcohol use. *Beta (95% confidence interval). All iron biomarkers were log transformed. NT-proBNP indicates N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide; TSAT, Transferrin saturation; and BMI, body mass index.