Paradoxical inhibition of atrial natriuretic peptide release during pacing-induced hypotension

1987 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 459-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Erne ◽  
A. E. G. Raine ◽  
E. Burgisser ◽  
E. Gradel ◽  
F. Burkart ◽  
...  

1. To determine the influence of loss of atrioventricular synchrony on release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), plasma ANP concentrations were measured by radioreceptor assay in 16 patients during sequential and ventricular cardiac pacing at normal heart rates. 2. Ventricular pacing induced an increase in plasma ANP concentrations (means ± SEM) from 44 ± 3 to 104 ± 4 pmol/l (P < 0.01) in 11 patients in whom systemic blood pressure was maintained. 3. In contrast, when ventricular pacing was associated with a fall in blood pressure (five patients), ANP levels (means ± SEM) fell from 68 ± 6 to 14 ± 4 pmol/l (n = 5, P < 0.05) within 5 min, despite an increase in atrial pressure. Plasma catecholamines also rose significantly in these latter patients. 4. We conclude that when loss of atrioventricular synchrony is well tolerated haemodynamically, cardiac release of ANP is increased in keeping with elevation in atrial pressure. However, the fall in plasma ANP concentration observed when ventricular pacing produces a fall in blood pressure suggests that in addition to atrial pressure, ANP release may be influenced by negative feedback mechanisms, possibly involving the baroreflex and autonomic nervous system.

1988 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 567-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. P. Walsh ◽  
T. D. M. Williams ◽  
R. Wilder ◽  
E. Pitts ◽  
S. L. Lightman ◽  
...  

1. To assess the ability of the atria to maintain elevated plasma concentrations of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), the temporal changes in plasma ANP concentrations were studied in seven chloralose-anaesthetized dogs during 4 h of sustained rapid cardiac pacing.


1988 ◽  
Vol 255 (4) ◽  
pp. E449-E455 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Inoue ◽  
T. Kimura ◽  
K. Ota ◽  
K. Iitake ◽  
M. Shoji ◽  
...  

To assess the effect of arginine vasopressin (AVP) and 1-deamino-8-D-AVP (DDAVP) on atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) release, renal water and electrolyte excretion, and cardiovascular function, AVP and DDAVP were administered at a dose of 10 ng.kg-1.min-1 iv for 30 min into anesthetized dogs receiving saline infusion at a rate of 1 ml.kg-1.min-1 (n = 12). In the control study, saline was infused alone (n = 6). AVP potentiated the plasma ANP response to an increase in plasma volume produced by saline infusion, increased mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), and exaggerated the natriuresis and kaliuresis. DDAVP did not potentiate the increase in plasma ANP but enhanced the natriuresis without any rise in MAP. Saline alone increased plasma ANP as well as sodium and potassium excretion with no changes in MAP. Inulin and p-aminohippuric acid clearances did not change during these studies. The results suggest that in hydrated dogs, AVP may increase ANP release and arterial blood pressure via the vasopressor activity of AVP and potentiate the natriuresis and kaliuresis, but the increased ANP may play little role in the natriuresis.


Cardiology ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Michelucci ◽  
L. Padeletti ◽  
A. Monopoly ◽  
G. Fabbri ◽  
C. Tostiguerra ◽  
...  

1989 ◽  
Vol 257 (3) ◽  
pp. R522-R527
Author(s):  
A. Hoffman ◽  
H. R. Keiser

To test the hypothesis that the pituitary gland has a role in modulating the release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) from atrial myocytes, we applied different stimuli of both acute and chronic nature to rats 8-10 days after hypophysectomy (Hypx). Acute rapid cardiac pacing at a rate of 500 beats/min in anesthetized rats caused a marked increase in plasma levels of ANP (from 76 +/- 7 to 237 +/- 60 pg/ml, P less than 0.05) despite a marked decrease of blood pressure. This response was similar to that of paced control rats, but because the basal levels were lower in Hypx rats, the relative increase in ANP was larger in the experimental group. Studies were also done in a chronic model of high-output congestive heart failure produced by an aortocaval fistula in hydrocortisone-supplemented rats. Although these rats had low blood pressure 2-3 days after surgery, there were marked increases in right atrial pressures associated with high plasma levels of ANP (194 +/- 24 pg/ml) that were not significantly different from controls (221 +/- 26 pg/ml, P greater than 0.05). These results indicate that the role of the pituitary in ANP release is indirect, and no specific hypophyseal factor is required for this response. Hemodynamic parameters are the important determinants of ANP secretion, even in hypophysectomized rats.


1995 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Berglund ◽  
Anders Edlund ◽  
Elvar Theodorsson ◽  
Hans Vallin

1. To examine the effects of rate and pressure on release of vasoactive hormones, 10 healthy subjects were examined. 2. A standardized pacing protocol was used to achieve different haemodynamic responses at two predetermined heart rates. Haemodynamic variables, and plasma concentrations of atrial natriuretic peptide, arginine vasopressin, adrenaline and noradrenaline were measured. 3. Right atrioventricular pacing at a rate of 150 impulses/min resulted in disparate responses in right atrial pressure (slight decrease) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (increase). Change in arterial plasma concentration of atrial natriuretic peptide correlated to change in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and change in arterial plasma concentration of noradrenaline correlated to change in total systemic vascular resistance, whereas concentrations of adrenaline and arginine vasopressin did not alter significantly during the stimulation periods. A significant influence of rate in addition to the pressure related influence on plasma concentration of atrial natriuretic peptide was found. In contrast, an increase in rate in the absence of an increase in atrial pressures did not raise the plasma concentration of atrial natriuretic peptide. There was no significant relationship between change in atrial natriuretic peptide and noradrenaline. 4. These data support the concept of a rate dependence of atrial natriuretic peptide release in man. Increased atrial pressure and thus presumed atrial stretch seems to be a prerequisite for increased plasma concentration of atrial natriuretic peptide. In addition, these results highlight the importance of monitoring both left and right atrial pressure in clinical investigations assessing modulation of atrial natriuretic peptide release.


1987 ◽  
Vol 73 (s17) ◽  
pp. 56P-56P
Author(s):  
K P Walsh ◽  
T D M Williams ◽  
C Spiteri ◽  
E Pitts ◽  
S L Lightman ◽  
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