Compared to those without a documented echocardiograph, those with a NEDA record were younger at diabetes diagnosis and who had a higher BMI and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were more likely to have a history of coronary heart disease and to be taking aspirin, to have a higher plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentration and to have a greater comorbidity burden. This evidence concerns the gene NPPB and coronary artery disorder.