Is atrial natriuretic peptide-induced microalbuminuria associated with endothelial dysfunction in noncomplicated type 1 diabetes patients?
In a subgroup of patients with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes, an increase in glomerular permselectivity can be unmasked by the infusion of ANP. These patients are characterized by a diminished vascular response to ACh.
Left ventricular pacing with active lead placed on the postero-lateral left ventricular wall affords haemodynamic benefit to cardiac surgical patients.