Changes in anthropometric and biochemical parameters showing significant correlations with changes in serum A-FABP and NT-proBNP during the 48-week rosiglitazone treatment.

Δ, differences between after and before treatment.β, Standardized regression coefficients.†Pearson correlation analyses were performed.*A multiple stepwise regression analysis was performed. Variables included in the original model are age, gender, Δ waist circumference, Δ TG, Δ HDL-c, and Δ NT-proBNP.#A multiple stepwise regression analysis was performed. Variables included in the original model are age, gender, Δ BMI, Δ fasting insulin, Δ HOMA-B%, and Δ A-FABP.