Is increased arterial compliance in cirrhosis related to decreased arterial C-type natriuretic peptide , but not to atrial natriuretic peptide?
The finding of an inverse relation between CNP and COMPart may suggest that a compensatory down-regulation of CNP occurs in patients with cirrhosis and other types of circulatory disorders when vasodilation persists. Regulation of large and small arteries by CNP may be different in cirrhosis. Arterial ANP is not related to properties of the large or small arteries.
Endometriosis may not affect pregnancy outcome, but there is a need for a large prospective study.