Low plasma concentrations of atrial natriuretic peptide in untreated hypothyroid patients

Low plasma concentrations of atrial natriuretic peptide in untreated hypothyroid patients

A group of patients with primary hypothyroidism has been studied, and it is reported that low serum levels of thyroid hormones are accompanied by low plasma atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) concentrations. While the correlation between ANP and thyroid hormone levels is strong, no correlation was fou...

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Published in:Journal of internal medicine Vol. 228; no. 1; p. 39
Main Authors: Widecka, K, Gozdzik, J, Dutkiewicz, T, Mamos, E, Czekalski, S
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01-07-1990
Subjects:
Adult
Atrial Natriuretic Factor - blood
Female
Humans
Hypothyroidism - blood
Male
Middle Aged
Thyrotropin - blood
Thyroxine - blood
Triiodothyronine - blood
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Summary:A group of patients with primary hypothyroidism has been studied, and it is reported that low serum levels of thyroid hormones are accompanied by low plasma atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) concentrations. While the correlation between ANP and thyroid hormone levels is strong, no correlation was found between ANP and heart rate or arterial blood pressure. It is suggested that thyroid hormones directly stimulate the release of ANP from atrial cardiocytes.
ISSN:0954-6820
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2796.1990.tb00190.x