Vasodilation
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Vasodilation, also known as vasorelaxation, is the widening of blood vessels. It results from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, in particular in the large veins, large arterie
Normal blood vessel (left) vs. vasodilation (right)
Nitroglycerin (medication)
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Nitroglycerin, also known as glyceryl trinitrate, is a vasodilator used for heart failure, high blood pressure, anal fissures, painful periods, treating the pain from esophageal spasm, and to treat an
Vasodilation
…followed by increase in blood pressure nitric oxide inducers l-arginine (a key amino acid) citrulline (causes increased levels of L-arginine in the body) glyceryl trinitrate (commonly known as nitroglycerin) isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) sodium nitroprusside PDE5 inhibitors…
Three different forms of nitroglycerin: intravenous, sublingual spray, and the nitroglycerin patch.