pubmed-article:18252972 | pubmed:abstractText | Nesiritide is recombinant human B-type natriuretic peptide, used in the treatment of decompensated heart failure. Ischemic heart disease remains the major underlying cause for congestive heart failure, however, the effects of intravenous and intracoronary nesiritide on coronary circulation have not been adequately studied. | lld:pubmed |