BNP is similar to atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), however ANP is not ... properties and reduces pulmonary capillary wedge pressure effectively. This results in improvement of dyspnea.
The kidneys could respond to these cardiovascular changes with a pressure-induced natriuresis ... fluid diuresis and hypovolemia. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) was the first natriuretic ...