Brain natriuretic peptide is a potent vasodilator in aged human microcirculation and shows a blunted response in heart failure patients

BACKGROUND: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is normally present in low levels in the circulation, but it is elevated in parallel with the degree of congestion in heart failure subjects (CHF). BNP has natriuretic effects and is a potent vasodilator. It is suggested that BNP could be a therapeutic alt...

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Autores principales: Edvinsson, Marie-Louise, Uddman, Erik, Edvinsson, Lars, Andersson, Sven E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Science Press 2014
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3981984/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24748882
http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1671-5411.2014.01.004

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3981984/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24748882
http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1671-5411.2014.01.004

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