Background—Experimental studies suggest that the natriuretic peptides influence lipid and
fatty acid metabolism. Although it has been shown that obese individuals have reduced …

Background—The mechanisms linking obesity to hypertension have not been established,
but sodium retention and excessive sympathetic tone are key contributors. The natriuretic …

Background The natriuretic peptides are counterregulatory hormones involved in volume
homeostasis and cardiovascular remodeling. The prognostic significance of plasma …

Background: The natriuretic peptides play an important role in salt homeostasis and blood
pressure regulation. It has been suggested that obesity promotes a relative natriuretic …

Assays for natriuretic peptides have received considerable attention as potential screening
tests for congestive heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction. However, information …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to investigate the association between natriuretic
peptides and body fat distribution in a multiethnic cohort. Background: Natriuretic peptides …

Natriuretic peptides have important roles in the regulation of vasomotor tone, salt
homeostasis, and ventricular remodeling. Lower natriuretic peptide levels observed in …

Natriuretic peptides have long been known for their cardiovascular function. However, a
growing body of evidence emphasizes the role of natriuretic peptides in human substrate …

In the 30 years since the identification of the natriuretic peptides, their involvement in
regulating fluid and blood pressure has become firmly established. Data indicating a role for …

Background—The association between higher body mass index (BMI) and lower B-type
natriuretic peptide (BNP) level is thought to be mediated by expression of the natriuretic …