Effect of atropine on plasma atrial natriuretic peptide concentration in healthy subjects.
This work shows that an intravenous infusion of atropine increases the concentration of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in the plasma of healthy subjects. The effect is discussed in reference to the heart rate and the role of the autonomic nervous system in the control of ANP secretion by atrial cardiocytes.
Czekalski
S
S
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Pomeranian Academy of Medicine, Szczecin, Poland.
Widecka
K
K
Gozdzik
J
J
Dutkiewicz
T
T
D000328:Adult; D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor / Q000097:blood*; D001285:Atropine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006321:Heart / Q000294:innervation; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010275:Parasympathetic Nervous System / Q000502:physiology; D012146:Rest
D001285:Atropine; D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor