MIMS Education

Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): Value of the cardiac biomarker NT-proBNP

CardiologyInternal MedicineEndocrinologyFamily MedicineGeneral Practice

CME Unit: 1 point | An analog clock in color black

1 hour |

15 Jul 2023

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Overview

About this course

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing worldwide, accounting for around half a billion cases in 2021 alone. In addition, the risk factors for both T2DM and heart failure (HF) commonly overlap, with a magnified risk of HF in individuals with T2DM. This warrants further research into the risk assessment of HF. As demonstrated by various clinical studies, this module will focus on the role of NT-proBNP as a predictive biomarker for HF in individuals with T2DM.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

Acknowledge the burden of T2DM and its association with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Assess the risk of CVD using validated risk-score tools.
Understand the role of NT-proBNP as a biomarker for HF in patients with T2DM
Be familiar with the guidelines on the use of NT-proBNP as a diagnostic tool for HF in T2DM

Topics covered

Prevalence and burden of T2DM and its association with HF
Assessing HF risk in individuals with T2DM
Using NT-proBNP as a biomarker for HF in T2DM
Guidelines on the use of NT-proBNP in T2DM

CME Point(s) Available

This module is accredited for 1 CME point for fellows of Hong Kong College of Physicians, Hong Kong College of Radiologists and The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong.
Please note that this module will not earn CME credit for fellows of colleges not listed here.
A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CME point(s).