Relationship between Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Thromboembolic Events in Elderly Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.

Hongxia WangJiajun HuangWenxi GuXiaojiao HaoGuiru LiYumin YuanYingmin Lu

Published in: Cardiology research and practice (2024)

Higher BNP levels may be an independent risk factor for thromboembolic and atherosclerotic events in elderly patients with NVAF. The higher the BNP level, the greater the risk of thromboembolic and atherosclerotic events.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
left atrial appendage
catheter ablation
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
white matter
middle aged
resting state