After its discovery in the early 1980s, the natriuretic peptide (NP) system has been
extensively characterized and its potential influence in the development and progression of …

The natriuretic peptides (NPs) play a critical role in maintaining homeostasis in the
cardiovascular system, serving as counter-regulatory hormones for volume and pressure …

The natriuretic peptide (NP) system is an important endocrine, autocrine and paracrine
system, consisting of a family of peptides which provide cardiac, renal and vascular effects …

Responsiveness to sensory stimulation can undergo marked changes during the daily life
cycle. The sleeping or drowsy person may not respond to auditory or tactile stimuli which …

Angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitors have multiple beneficial effects on the
cardiovascular system. The angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril/valsartan has …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) still represent the greatest burden on healthcare systems
worldwide. Despite the enormous efforts over the last twenty years to limit the spread of …

Urodilatin is a newly identified analogue of human atrial natriuretic factor-(99-126)[ANF-(99-
126)], which has recently been isolated from human urine and has 32 amino acid residues …

Melo, Luis G., Mark E. Steinhelper, Stephen C. Pang, Yat Tse, and Uwe Ackermann. ANP in
the regulation of arterial pressure and fluid-electrolyte balance: lessons from genetic mouse …

There is an increase in basal sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) during normal pregnancy; this
counteracts profound primary vasodilation. However, pregnancy also impairs baroreflex …

The last two centuries have witnessed countless discoveries in the field of medicine that
found their roots in the up growing development of technology as well as in the visionary …