Natriuretic peptides in diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension

Abstract

Pathogenetic and diagnostic role of natriuretic peptides in different variants of pulmonary hypertension is discussed. Structure, mechanism of action and physiological effects of some natriuretic peptides and their role in diagnosis and monitoring of the course of pulmonary hypertension are described.

Keywords

• natriuretic peptides
• pulmonary hypertension
• diagnosis