The predictive value of galectin-3 was also demonstrated for mortality, both when considered alone (OR 4.43, p = 0.028) or when combined with BNP values (OR 5.25, p = 0.009), and this predictive value was independent of age (OR 5.64, p = 0.007), creatinine (OR 5.26, p = 0.011), diabetes (OR 4.57, p = 0.01), and LVEF (OR 6.20, p = 0.021). The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is diabetes mellitus.