Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) in early pregnancy is associated with development of preeclampsia in type 1 diabetes

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The vasoactive markers of cardiac overload Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) and Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) are elevated in preeclampsia. This study documents higher ANP concentrations as early as at 9 weeks in type 1 diabetic women subsequently developing preeclampsia suggesting that preeclampsia is associated with cardiovascular changes in early pregnancy.
Original languageEnglish
JournalDiabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Volume93
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)e106-9
ISSN0168-8227
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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