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Serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and physical performance in middle-aged and older patients with chronic kidney disease.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

Researchers looked at middle-aged and older people with kidney disease who were not on dialysis. They checked whether weaker physical performance, such as strength and walking ability, went along with higher levels of NT-proBNP, a blood marker of heart strain. This kind of study shows a link, not proof that getting fitter lowers heart risk. The part we have does not give the number of people or the size of the link.

Who did this work

Kobayashi R · Mori S · Yoshikoshi S · Matsui M · Saito C · Maeda S · Kuro-O M · Yamagata K · Kosaki K

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Sep 15
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42742153/