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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2025

Developing a risk score for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) ≥ 100 pg/ml levels: the suita study.

Ahmed Arafa, Yuka Kato, Chisa Matsumoto, Paramita Khairan, Saori Maeda, Yoshihiro Kokubo

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Ahmed ArafaDepartment of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1, Kishibe-Shinmachi, Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan. ahmed011172@med.bsu.edu.eg.
Yuka KatoDepartment of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1, Kishibe-Shinmachi, Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan.
Chisa MatsumotoDepartment of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1, Kishibe-Shinmachi, Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan.
Paramita KhairanDepartment of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1, Kishibe-Shinmachi, Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan.
Saori MaedaDepartment of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1, Kishibe-Shinmachi, Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan.
Yoshihiro KokuboDepartment of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1, Kishibe-Shinmachi, Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundIncreased plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) serve as a biomarker for heart failure (HF). This study aimed to develop a risk score to predict elevated BNP levels using traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. METHODS AND

resultsWe analyzed data from 2809 Japanese individuals aged ≥ 40 years from the Suita Study, a population-based prospective cohort. All participants underwent follow-ups involving BNP measurements every two years. Developing BNP levels ≥ 100 pg/mL, a potential indicator of HF requiring treatment, was the outcome. Cox regression was applied to calculate hazard ratios for several CVD risk factors associated with developing BNP levels ≥ 100 pg/mL. Within a median follow-up period of 8 years, 339 participants developed BNP levels ≥ 100 pg/mL. The risk factors included older age, heavy smoking, former and heavy alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, estimated glomerular filtration rate < 45 mL/min/1.73 m

conclusionOur findings highlighted several CVD risk factors for BNP levels ≥ 100 pg/mL in the general Japanese population. Lifestyle modifications and regular health check-ups should be applied to reduce HF risk in vulnerable individuals.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesDecision Support TechniquesHeart FailureNatriuretic Peptide, BrainAdultAgedBiomarkersFemaleHeart Disease Risk FactorsHumansJapanMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProspective StudiesBiomarkersNatriuretic Peptide, BrainBNPHeart failureHypertensionPopulation-based studiesRisk score

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