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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Science Press
2014
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| 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 |