Gergei I, Krämer BK, Scharnagl H, Stojakovic T, März W, Mondorf U
Propeptide big-endothelin-1 (Big-ET-1) and NT-proBNP were measured in 2829 LURIC participants referred for coronary angiography and followed for 9.9 years. Big-ET-1 emerged as an independent predictor of total mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and death due to congestive heart failure. Combined assessment of Big-ET-1 and NT-proBNP improved risk stratification in patients at intermediate to high risk of cardiovascular death.
Biomarkers, 9. November 2016 | PMID 27788598