Changes of Plasma Atrial and Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels During Hemodialysis

Abstract

Plasma atrial natriuretic peptide levels significantly decreased as the right and left atrial overloads decreased, and plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels did not significantly decrease after hemodialysis. Plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels were not significantly influenced by acute hemodynamic change, such as hemodialysis. However, plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels were significantly correlated with basic cardiac function.