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    Role of brain natriuretic peptide in cerebral vasospasm

    Background. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a potent natriuretic factor responsible for hyponatremia observed in patients with SAH. Through its systemic effects (reduction of blood volume and blood pressure) ...

    Gill E. Sviri, V. Shik, B. Raz, J. F. Soustiel in Acta Neurochirurgica (2003)

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    Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Cerebral Vasospasm in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    Natriuretic peptides (NPs), very potent vasodilators, are responsible for profound diuresis and natriuresis in patients with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SSAH) [2, 6]. Okunchi et al [4] reported that such...

    Dr. G. E. Sviri, B. Shik, B. Raz, J. F. Soustiel in Cerebral Vasospasm (2001)