NPPB and venous thromboembolism: BMI, body mass index; BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; mEq/L, milliequivalents per liter; mg/dL, milligrams per deciliter; ng/dL, nanograms per deciliter; pg/mL, picograms per milliliter; VTE, venous thromboembolism; y, years