Atriopeptin in the twin transfusion syndrome.

Abstract

Atriopeptin, a peptide produced by mammalian atria that promotes diuresis, natriuresis, and vascular changes, was in much higher concentration in the recipient twin than in the donor in two cases of severe twin transfusion syndrome. This finding suggests a possible etiology for the changes seen in twin transfusion syndrome.

• Authors: M P Nageotte, S R Hurwitz, C J Kaupke, N D Vaziri, M R Pandian
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 73 Issue 5 Pt 2 Pg. 867-70 (May 1989) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2523029 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Atrial Natriuretic Factor

Topics

• Adult
• Atrial Natriuretic Factor (blood, metabolism)
• Cesarean Section
• Diseases in Twins
• Female
• Fetal Blood (analysis)
• Fetofetal Transfusion (blood, etiology)
• Heart Atria (metabolism)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Polyhydramnios (blood, complications)
• Pregnancy
• Twins
• Twins, Monozygotic