Why the study?
Are plasma ANP levels elevated in hyperthyroidism and do they normalize with treatment?
Are plasma ANP levels elevated in hyperthyroidism and do they normalize with treatment?
Elevated circulating levels of ANP may play a part in the haemodynamic changes of hyperthyroidism and normalize following treatment.
We measured plasma atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) levels in 17 patients with newly diagnosed thyrotoxicosis. ANP was elevated compared to a group of healthy controls and fell to normal after treatment. Plasma cyclic guanosine monophosphate was also raised in untreated patients. Elevated circulating levels of ANP may play a part in the haemodynamic changes of hyperthyroidism.
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