Natriuretic in A Sentence

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    Increased plasma atrial natriuretic factor and reduced plasma renin in patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.

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    Plasma levels of components of the renin-angiotensin system, atrial natriuretic peptide, and cellular sodium and transmembrane sodium efflux were also estimated.

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    So where are we with B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP ), the new kid on the block for use in heart failure?