Racial and ethnic differences in circulating N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in US adults.

NT-proBNP levels are significantly lower among Black and Mexican American adults compared with White adults, independent of cardiometabolic risk. Although race/ethnicity is a poor proxy for genetic differences, our findings may have clinical implications for the management of HF. However, studies in diverse populations are needed to characterize the biological basis of NT-proBNP variation.