B-type natriuretic peptide

B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP),

cardiac neurohormone secreted by the left ventricle in response to elevated volume and pressure, leading to dilated blood vessels and sodium and water loss.

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brain natriuretic peptide

An atrial natriuretic peptide-like brain peptide produced predominantly in the cerebral ventricles, which induces diuresis and is secreted in response to fluid overload, as occurs in congestive heart failure.

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B-type natriuretic peptide

See BNP.

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B-type natriuretic peptide

See NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE.

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