In response to a rise in blood pressure, the heart releases two peptides: A-type Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) This hormone of 28 amino acids is released from stretched atria (hence the A).
What causes dizziness? Some common causes of dizziness include hunger, fatigue, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), or anxiety. Dizziness can also be caused by neurologic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonâs disease, and epilepsy.
Very rarely, other causes of dizziness can include stroke or other brain diseases. Other conditions â some cases of dizziness are due to underlying medical conditions such as low blood pressure, infection, some heart problems (such as cardiac arrhythmias) and hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).