Cardiovascular consequences of heart failure.
The cardiac and reflex neuroendocrine consequences of heart failure are reviewed. The mechanisms responsible for the many neuroendocrine reflexes that result as a consequence of heart failure are considered particularly in relation to their pathophysiological interactions. The lack of knowledge regarding quantitative changes occurring in the various circulatory reflexes activated by heart failure and the paucity of knowledge of the immediate and long-term effects of pharmacotherapeutic interventions on these reflexes are highlighted.
Taylor
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University Department of Cardiovascular Studies, General Infirmary, Leeds, U.K.
D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor / Q000502:physiology; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D009490:Neurosecretory Systems / Q000502:physiology; D012018:Reflex / Q000502:physiology; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System; D014655:Vascular Resistance
D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor