Vasodilation

Vasodilation
The increase in the internal diameter of a blood vessel that results from relaxation of smooth muscle within the wall of the vessel thus causing an increase in blood flow.
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Microcirculation Vasodilation
Cardiovascular system
The circulatory or cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, arteries, capillaries, venules and veins.
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Nitric oxide (NO) has been implicated in a wide range of biological functions in cluding vasodilation, airway relaxation, long-term potentiation, immunity, programmed cell death, and erectile function.
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Extensive bathing aggravates dry skin, and hot baths cause vasodilation, which further promotes itching. Many soaps are salts of fatty acids with an alkali base. Soap is a degreaser and can also irritate skin.
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Before watching the film clips, the volunteers had their arteries tested using a test called flow-mediated vasodilation. This test uses an ultrasound machine to measure how well the arteries respond to a sudden increase in blood flow.
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Pawloski JR, Hess DT, Stamler JS. Impaired vasodilation by red blood cells in sickle cell disease. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005;102(7):2531-2536.
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Contraceptive medications can induce varicose veins, as well as hormonal vasodilation just prior to menstruation. They can occur during pregnancy (especially during the first 3 months).
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severe vasodilation and loss of capillary fluid, resulting in circulatory collapse. Other symptoms include urticaria or edema, choking, coughing, shock, and loss of consciousness. Death may occur within 5 to 10 min if no medical help is available.
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Epinephrine causes a breakdown of glycogen to glucose in liver and muscle, the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue, vasodilation of small arteries within muscle tissue, and increases the rate and strength of the heartbeat.
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A randomized, double-blind, phase III trial to evaluate the hemodynamic and clinical effects of Natrecor, placebo, and IV nitroglycerin in hospital-based treatment of patients with acutely decompensated CHF. VMAC is an acronym for vasodilation in ...
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Epinephrine causes a breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver, encourages the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue, causes vasodilation of the small arteries within muscle, and increases cardiac output.
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volume of the circulation is reduced, which can lead to dehydration and makes the body more susceptible to hypothermia and other cold injuries.
Inadequate food intake.
A lack of knowledge of hypothermia and its risks - alcohol causes vasodilation, ...
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immunotherapy; passive incontinence; passive learning; passive length-tension curve; passive medium; passive movement; passive prophylaxis; passive transference; passive transport; passive tremor; passive vasoconstriction; passive vasodilation; ...
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