Anthropometric and biochemical parameters showing significant correlations with serum A-FABP and NT-proBNP at baseline.

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, waist circumference, BMI, and LDL-c.#A multiple stepwise regression analysis was performed. Variables included in the original model are age, gender, SBP, TG, HDL-c, LDL-c, FPG, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, and AIR.