[An evaluation of the kinin and sympathetic-adrenal systems and prostanoids in rheumatism with a heart rhythm disorder].

A comparative study is presented of some components of the kinin, sympathetic-adrenal system and plasma prostacyclin in 296 patients with active rheumatism of different activity grades and disorders of the cardiac rhythm. Data were obtained on the activation of the sympathetic-adrenal and kinin system in rheumocarditis with disorders of the cardiac rhythm. A relationship was established between the components of these systems. The content of prostacyclin in patients with rheumatism in the active phase was reduced. The effect of the mentioned biologically active substances on the development of arrhythmias is discussed.