Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is not related to cardiac natriuretic peptide in nulliparous and lactating women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vitamin D deficiency is associated with heightened risk of cardiovascular disease. Potential mechanisms include involvement of vitamin D in regulation of renin-angiotensin system and manufacture and secretion of cardiac natriuretic p...

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Main Authors: Benedict Sheela, Frampton Christopher M, Nicholls M Gary, Saadi Hussein F, Yasin Javed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6823/9/4