Influence of thyroid dysfunction on brain natriuretic peptide level in health examination participants

The tissue-specific circulating markers of thyroid hormone action on cardiac function have not been established. Although the relationship between thyroid function and plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels has been evaluated in patients with thyroid disorders, the relationship between these parameters in the general population has not been yet studied. We conducted retrospective cohort study by health examination with concurrent...