February 16, 2009 (Boston, Massachusetts) — New research has found that common variations in the genes that produce atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) are associated ...

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), first discovered in porcine brain, is principally produced by the heart. Unlike atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), BNP is largely derived from the ventricles. In adults ...

Abstract and Introduction Review of the Literature Limitations Conclusions References ANP and BNP levels were also measured in seven patients one month after AVR. Overall, they found no significant ...

The natriuretic peptides, specifically brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), are the most specific and applicable laboratory tests available to establish fluid overload associated with HF. 9 BNP is ...

B-type natriuretic peptide is released by cardiac myocytes in response to wall stretch. There are many hemodynamic effects of BNP which are beneficial in the setting of decompensated congestive heart ...

A brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) blood test measures the levels of BNP in a person’s blood. Doctors use BNP tests to indicate how well the heart is pumping blood throughout the body. Many healthcare ...

Most patients suffering from cancer die of metastatic disease. Surgical removal of solid tumors is performed as an initial attempt to cure patients; however, surgery is often accompanied with trauma, ...

Administering atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery helps to preserve kidney function ...