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Hisato Sakamoto, MD; Keiichi Inoue, MD; Fumiaki Marumo, MD
Kitasato University School of Medicine Sagamihara, Japan

JAMA. 1986;256(10):1293-1294.

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To the Editor.—

After de Bold et al¹ reported a rapid and a potent natriuretic response induced by intravenous injection of atrial myocardial extract in rats, the capacity of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) as a hormone to induce natriuresis has been confirmed by the research of many workers. It has been reported that the secretion of this hormone depends on volume balance.² However, it has yet to be determined whether this volume dependency results from an increased extracellular fluid (ECF) volume per se or is associated with a high intake of salt.³ In this study, an examination was carried out on dependency of the plasma level of human ANP on volume and sodium balance in a patient with the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) possibly related to both these factors.

Report of a Case.—

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