B-type natriuretic peptide


B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP),

cardiac neurohormone secreted by the left ventricle in response to elevated volume and pressure, leading to dilated blood vessels and sodium and water loss.

brain natriuretic peptide

An atrial natriuretic peptide-like brain peptide produced predominantly in the cerebral ventricles, which induces diuresis and is secreted in response to fluid overload, as occurs in congestive heart failure.

B-type natriuretic peptide

See BNP.

B-type natriuretic peptide

See NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE.