ea0056p295 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism | ECE2018
Oueslati Ibtissem
, Khessairi Nadia
, Talbi Emna
, Yazidi Meriem
, Chaker Fatma
, Abdelmoula Jaouida
, Chihaoui Melika
, Slimane Hedia
Background: Cardiovascular stratification and prevention in type 2 diabetic patients represent a major public health preoccupation in order to reduce their mortality. Several methods of detecting atherosclerosis have been developed such as biomarkers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and cardiovascular risk (CVR) in type 2 diabetic patients.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 71 t...