a In the validation population, BNP was measured using the Advia Centaur BNP assay (Bayer Healthcare LLC, Tarrytown, NY, USA) in all patient. Baseline characteristics of the patients included in the v
ACE angiotensin-converting enzyme, LDL low density lipoproteins, HDL high density lipoproteins, TG triglycerides, BMI body mass index, LVEF left ventricular ejection fraction, LV left ventricular, BNP
