vasodilatation, diuresis, and a positive inotropic effect. In humans, however, whether
infusion of AM has beneficial effects in congestive heart failure (CHF) remains unknown.
Methods and Results—Hemodynamic, renal, and hormonal responses to intravenous
infusion of human AM (0.05 μg· kg− 1· min− 1) were examined in 7 patients with CHF and 7
normal healthy subjects (NL). In NL group, AM significantly decreased mean arterial …