NPPB and Hypertension: Elevated proBNP (OR 3.15, p = 0.004), arterial hypertension (OR 2.31, p = 0.046), BMI > 30 kg/m2 (OR 2.22, p = 0.028), and use of low-dose statins (OR 2.37, p = 0.006) were associated with increased risk for elevated hsCRP.