VasodilationThe 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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circulation VasodilationCardiovascular system
The circulatory or
cardiovascular system is composed of the
heart, arteries, capillaries, venules and veins.
Artery ...
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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).
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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 ...
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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, ...
Full article >>>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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