Natriuretic Peptide

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
NP
Pronunciation
/ˌneɪtriˈjuːrɪtɪk ˈpeptɪd/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. Cardiac secretion of B-type natriuretic peptide ( BNP ) increases with the progression of heart failure ( HF ).
  2. Roles of Brain Natriuretic Peptide(NP) in Neuroendocrine and Myocardial Remodeling
  3. Brain natriuretic peptide Congestive heart failure Ultrasoundcardiography Left ventricular ejection fraction Cardiac function;
  4. Objective B-type natriuretic peptide ( BNP ) is used as prognostic marker in acute coronary syndromes.
  5. Effects of candesartan on kaliuretic peptide, atrial natriuretic peptide and endothelin in elderly patients with congestive heart failure

Other meanings of NP