Does antibody to marinobufagenin lower blood pressure in pregnant rats on a high NaCl intake?
These observations provide evidence that MBG contributes to BP elevation in pregnant rats rendered hypertensive by NaCl supplementation.
Patients with normal or nearly normal left ventricular systolic function also exhibited considerable alert events. The OptiVol fluid index predicted worsening cardiac events with a high unexplained detection rate, and any alert must therefore be analyzed with great caution. Efforts to improve the specificity of this monitoring system represent a significant aspect of future studies.