This is a study of normal subjects and patients with essential hypertension to determine the relationships between changes in posture, heart size, and strial natriuretic hormone levels. The studies will allow a better understanding of the role of atrial natriufretic hormone in the pathogenesis of essential hypertension.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
25
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Upstate Medical University
Department
Type
DUNS #
058889106
City
Syracuse
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
13210
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