Table 4

Plasma concentrations of renin, aldosterone, noradrenaline, and atrial natriuretic peptide according to the severity of cirrhosis (Pugh’s classification, grade A, B, or C)

Grade
ABC
Renin (pg/ml) 52 (30)160 (34) 351 (77)4-150 4-151
Aldosterone (pg/ml)229 (91)539 (71) 846 (117)4-150 4-151
Noradrenaline (pg/ml)429 (134)547 (70)4-150 1409 (210)4-150 4-151
Atrial natriuretic peptide (pg/ml) 63 (12)155 (30)  89 (20)

  • Results are expressed as mean (SEM).

  • ↵4-150 Significantly different from corresponding values in grade A patients.

  • ↵4-151 Significantly different from corresponding values in grade B patients.