Abstract Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors are a class of antidiabetic medications that
cause glucose-dependent increase in incretins in diabetic patients. One of the two incretins …

Background High-sensitivity troponin I (hs-Tnl) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) are
promising prognostic markers for coronary artery disease (CAD). This prospective cohort …

The cardio-protective effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (Zn NPs) against diabetes-induced
cardiopathy were evaluated and compared with zinc sulfate (ZnSO 4). A total of 120 Wistar …

Obesity is associated with a “natriuretic handicap” indicated by reduced N-terminal fragment
of proBNP (NT-proBNP) concentration. While gastric bypass surgery improves the natriuretic …

Background Diabetes and hypertension have been associated with adverse left ventricular
(LV) remodeling. While they often occur concurrently, their individual effects are …

The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between the brain natriuretic peptide
(BNP) level and progression or remission of diabetic nephropathy with microalbuminuria for …

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between plasma NH 2-
terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels and diabetic nephropathy in type 2 …

Materials and methods The present cross-sectional study was performed after obtaining
ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethics Committee. T2DM patients consulting the …

Background: Fluid overload causes excessive systemic vasoconstriction and decreased
perfusion of peripheral tissues, leading to abnormalities in cardiopulmonary physiological …

Background Following nephrectomy, the remaining kidney tissue adapts by an increase in
glomerular filtration rate (GFR). In rats, hyperfiltration can be transferred by plasma. We …