Addenda and corrigenda are tipped-in & numbered leaves 281-282. / Copies of author's previously published articles are inserted back end paper. / Bibliography: leaves 222-279. / xiv, 282 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Studies were performed in the Langendorff-perfused isolated rat heart, using a paradigm in which atrial distension was prevented. The release of natriuretic peptides and endothelin-1, along with cardiac function was monitored during periods of transient ischaemia or hypoxia. Additional studies were performed in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Medicine, 1999?

Addenda and corrigenda are tipped-in & numbered leaves 281-282. Copies of author's previously published articles are inserted back end paper. Bibliography: leaves 222-279. Studies were performed in the Langendorff-perfused isolated rat heart, using a paradigm in which atrial distension was prevented. The release of natriuretic peptides and endothelin-1, along with cardiac function was monitored during periods of transient ischaemia or hypoxia. Additional studies were performed in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.