| ANP | atrial natriuretic peptide |
| BNP | brain natriuretic peptide |
| cGMP | cyclic guanosine monophosphate |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| CRS | cardiorenal syndrome |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| NP | natriuretic peptide |
| NPR | natriuretic peptide receptor |
| RAAS | renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system |
| RMIC | renal medullary interstitial cell |
| RPF | renal plasma flow |
| SNS | sympathetic nervous system |
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