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Effect of atrial natriuretic factor on platelet function in whole blood ex-vivo in man
Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) binding sites have been shown to be present on human platelet membranes. We investigated the effect of an infusion of ANF 5 pmol·kg−1.min−1 on platelet aggregation in whole blood e...
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Raised plasma levels of atrial natriuretic factor in cardiac allograft recipients: evidence of increased cardiac secretion and decreased renal clearance
The mechanism(s) causing high levels of plasma atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) in cardiac allograft recipients is(are) unclear. The kidney is important for the clearance of ANF and renal function may decline w...
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Effects of lisinopril on congestive heart failure in normotensive patients with diastolic dysfunction but intact systolic function
This study examined the effects of lisinopril on diastolic function in 12 normotensive patients (mean age 72 years) with symptomatic congestive heart failure, intact left ventricular systolic function and abno...