Atrial natriuretic peptide and aldosterone in sick premature neonates.

Paç F., Yigitoglu M., KALAYCI A. G., Adam B.

The Turkish journal of pediatrics, vol.34, no.3, pp.153-155, 1992 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1992
  • Journal Name: The Turkish journal of pediatrics
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-155
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Plasma atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and aldosterone concentrations were investigated in 25 sick premature neonates. Group A consisted of 11 premature neonates with sepsis and group B of 14 neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. In both groups, ANP and aldosterone levels were found to be higher than in the controls. Group A concentrations of ANP and aldosterone were also higher than in group B.