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Isolation of Atrial Myocytes from Adult Mice
Published on: July 25, 2019
Natriuretic peptides, obesity and cardiovascular diseases
Yaniel Castro-Torres1, Yaniel Castro Torres, Richard E Katholi2
1University Policlinic Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.
Abstract:
Obesity, hypertension and heart failure are conditions commonly associated with each other. Recent investigations have demonstrated that low plasmatic levels of natriuretic peptides are linked with obesity. Thus, knowing the actions of these hormones in water and salt homeostasis, it is possible to establish that low levels of natriuretic peptides may be the common denominator among obesity, hypertension and heart failure. Knowledge on this topic is crucial to develop further investigation for definitive conclusions.
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