Natriuretic Peptides
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Natriuretic Peptides
Nesiritide: The Recombinant BNP for Heart Failure
Nesiritide (Natrecor) was the first recombinant natriuretic peptide drug for acute heart failure. Here's its full story, from FDA approval to discontinuation.
15 min read|Mar 24, 2026
Natriuretic Peptides
Natriuretic Peptide-Guided Therapy for Heart Failure
BNP and NT-proBNP levels can guide heart failure treatment decisions, but the GUIDE-IT trial showed mixed results. Here's what the evidence supports.
12 min read|Mar 24, 2026
Natriuretic Peptides
How Natriuretic Peptides Protect Heart and Kidneys
ANP, BNP, and CNP protect the heart and kidneys through cGMP signaling, vasodilation, and RAAS suppression. Here is what the research shows about them.
13 min read|Mar 22, 2026