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  • Title: Effect of ultrafiltration on plasma concentrations of atrial natriuretic peptide in haemodialysis patients.
    Author: Zoccali C, Ciccarelli M, Mallamaci F, Delfino D, Salnitro F, Parlongo S, Maggiore Q.
    Journal: Nephrol Dial Transplant; 1986; 1(3):188-91. PubMed ID: 2955254.
    Abstract:
    We have investigated the influence of body fluid volume status on plasma levels of immunoreactive atrial natriuretic peptide (irANP) in eight uraemic patients on chronic haemodialysis, including two diabetics with severely impaired reflex control of the heart. IrANP was significantly higher in volume-expanded uraemic patients (36 +/- 16 pg/ml) than in a group of seven age and sex-matched normal subjects (14 +/- 2 pg/ml), and fell consistently, approaching the normal range after the removal of 2.0-4.3 litres of isotonic plasma ultrafiltrate (by isolated ultrafiltration). Plasma levels of the hormone were strictly related to right atrial pressure. The irANP response to ultrafiltration in the two diabetics was similar to that of the other uraemic patients. The results suggest that the elevated irANP levels found in volume-expanded uraemic patients depend largely on fluid overload per se. The preserved irANP response to ultrafiltration of the two diabetics with severe autonomic neuropathy indicates that in chronic renal failure irANP secretion may be regulated independently from autonomic influences.
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