title: Natriuretic peptides, obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
abstract: Obesity, hypertension and heart failure are conditions commonly associated with each other. Recent investigations have demonstrated that low plasmatic levels of natriuretic peptides are linked with obesity. Thus, knowing the actions of these hormones in water and salt homeostasis, it is possible to establish that low levels of natriuretic peptides may be the common denominator among obesity, hypertension and heart failure. Knowledge on this topic is crucial to develop further investigation for definitive conclusions.
authors.affiliation: University Policlinic Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.
authors.forename: Yaniel
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Castro-Torres
authors.forename: Yaniel Castro
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Richard E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Katholi
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D045265:Natriuretic Peptides / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000378:metabolism; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D045265:Natriuretic Peptides