NPPB and Hypertension: In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, Ang-2 (P=0.031), Ang-2/Ang-1 (P=0.018) and NT-proBNP (P=0.001) were independently associated with HF, following adjustment for age, gender, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, time from symptom onset to reperfusion, LVEF, serum creatinine, hemoglobin (Hb) level and peak cTnT (Table II).