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Natriuretic peptide

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Atrial natriuretic peptide anatomy and physiology


Natriuretic peptide refers to a peptide which induces natriuresis (the discharge of sodium through urine).

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Types include:

  • Atrial natriuretic peptide: atria
  • Brain natriuretic peptide: ventricles in humans, brains in pigs
  • C-type natriuretic peptide
  • Dendroaspis natriuretic peptide
  • Urodilatin

    • Brain type natriuretic peptide bnp nursing considerations normal range lab values nursing


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    Natriuretic peptide Wikipedia
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