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Widening of blood vessels
Vasodilation, also known as vasorelaxation, is the widening of blood vessels. It results from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls
Vasodilation
Physical effects resulting from activation of the immune system
inflammatory mediators responsible for the clinical signs of inflammation. Vasodilation and its resulting increased blood flow causes the redness (rubor) and
Inflammation
Vascular response to cold
or hunting response is a process of alternating vasoconstriction and vasodilation in extremities exposed to cold. The term Lewis reaction is used too,
Hunting_reaction
Chemical compound
its activation of adenosine receptors on vascular tissue, resulting in vasodilation. Side effects of adenosine include skin flushing, lightheadedness, nausea
Adenosine
Decreases and increases in temperature trigger vasoconstriction and vasodilation respectively. Vasoconstriction affects flow rate and surface properties
Surface chemistry of microvasculature
Surface_chemistry_of_microvasculature
Chemical compound (polypeptide neurotransmitter)
Substance P-induced vasodilation is dependent on nitric oxide release. Substance P is involved in the axon reflex-mediated vasodilation to local heating
Substance_P
High blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries
dilation of blood vessels. Riociguat also causes vasodilation. Endothelin receptor antagonists cause vasodilation as well by blocking the action of the potent
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Pulmonary_arterial_hypertension
Brand of topical antibacterial cream
protective Lanolin (hypoallergenic) 4.00% emollient Benzyl benzoate, BP 1.01% vasodilation Benzyl alcohol, BP 0.39% mild anaesthetic, disinfectant Benzyl cinnamate
Sudocrem
Increase in blood flow to certain tissues in the body
response, allowing change in blood supply to different tissues through vasodilation (widening of blood vessels). Clinically, hyperaemia in tissues manifests
Hyperaemia
Organic compound involved in immune responses
The underlying mechanism concerns both vascular hyperpermeability and vasodilation. Histamine binding to endothelial cells causes them to contract, thus
Histamine
Chemical compound
physiological role of nitric oxide. The inhibiting effect of N-methylarginine on vasodilation is lower in hypertensive patients than in normal subjects, indicating
Methylarginine
Force from blood vessels that affects blood flow
the diameter of arteries and arterioles) increases resistance, whereas vasodilation (increase in diameter) decreases resistance. Blood flow and cardiac output
Vascular_resistance
Use of oxygen as a medical treatment
Oxygen therapy, also referred to as supplemental oxygen, is the use of oxygen as medical treatment. Supplemental oxygen can also refer to the use of oxygen
Oxygen_therapy
Medical condition
cheeks. Occasionally, along with these, malar flush is seen, because of vasodilation (vascular stasis) in the malar area. http://www.merckmanuals
Mitral_facies
Natural lubrication of the vagina during sexual arousal
local physiological changes observed during sexual arousal: genital vasodilation and an increase in vaginal lubrication. Neuropeptide Y is also involved
Vaginal_lubrication
Functions of nitric oxide in organisms
These include vascular smooth muscle relaxation, resulting in arterial vasodilation and increasing blood flow. NO is also a neurotransmitter and has been
Biological functions of nitric oxide
Biological_functions_of_nitric_oxide
Small arteries in the microcirculation
(vasoconstrictive), bradykinin (vasodilation), atrial natriuretic peptide (vasodilation), and prostacyclin (vasodilation). Arteriole diameters decrease
Arteriole
Human male external reproductive organ
drugs (such as sildenafil citrate, marketed as Viagra), which work by vasodilation. Priapism, a form of persistent genital arousal disorder, is a painful
Human_penis
external heat packs to the trunk of the patient to mitigate any peripheral vasodilation. Some external heat sources include chemical pads, heated blankets, etc
Rewarming_shock
Medication against high blood pressure
elderly individuals, doses should be reduced. Amlodipine works partly by vasodilation (relaxing the arteries and increasing their diameter). It is a long-acting
Amlodipine
Drug that causes vasodilation by releasing nitric oxide
A nitrovasodilator is a pharmaceutical agent that causes vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) by donation of nitric oxide (NO), and is mostly used
Nitrovasodilator
Blood vessels narrowing due to arterial spasm
by increasing nitric oxide levels in the blood and inducing coronary vasodilation which will allow for more coronary blood flow due to a decreased coronary
Vasospasm
Insufficient blood flow due to autonomic nervous system damage
hypotension due to sudden, massive vasodilation and decrease in blood oxygen saturation Warm, flushed skin due to vasodilation and inability to constrict blood
Neurogenic_shock
Nerves in the cardiovascular system
nerves which innervate arteries and veins. The vascular nerves control vasodilation and vasoconstriction, which in turn lead to the control and regulation
Vascular_nerves
Tubular structure carrying blood
downstream organs and is determined by the autonomic nervous system. Vasodilation and vasoconstriction are also used antagonistically as methods of thermoregulation
Blood_vessel
Antipsychotic medication
cardiac effects can be profound, namely hypotension due to peripheral vasodilation, so it should be avoided or used with caution in geriatric or debilitated
Acepromazine
Group of signaling molecules in the gut
non-peptide ENSs peristalsis dopamine non-peptide some SNSs (e.g. kidney) vasodilation NO non-peptide gastric nerves & Pelvic Nerve erection gastric emptying
Non-noradrenergic, non-cholinergic transmitter
Non-noradrenergic,_non-cholinergic_transmitter
Term referring to actions upon a blood vessel that alter its diameter
β-adrenergic receptors mediates the relaxation of muscle cells, resulting in vasodilation. Normally, α-adrenergic receptors predominate in smooth muscle of resistance
Vasomotor
Chemical compound
endothelial B receptor on endothelial cells also induces vasodilation. Relaxin causes vasodilation by an indirect mechanism, where it inhibits the potent
Serelaxin
Class of compounds
blockers bind to these receptors in vascular smooth muscle, they cause vasodilation. Over the last 40 years, a variety of drugs have been developed from
Alpha-1_blocker
Temperature at the outer surface of a living body
as well as an active sympathetic system of vasodilation. In certain cases of hyperthermia, skin vasodilation has permitted blood flow rates of skin to
Skin_temperature
Narrowing of blood vessels due to the constriction of smooth muscle cells
large arteries and small arterioles. The process is the opposite of vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels. The process is particularly important
Vasoconstriction
Part of the eye; protective outer layer covering the sclera
time-of-day, contact-lens wear, and acute mild hypoxia. Bulbar conjunctival vasodilation has also been shown to correlate changes in emotional state. Type 2 diabetes
Conjunctiva
Class of G protein-coupled receptors
reacts with both α- and β-adrenoreceptors, causing vasoconstriction and vasodilation, respectively. Although α receptors are less sensitive to epinephrine
Adrenergic_receptor
Abnormally increased portal venous pressure
decreased effective arterial blood volume that is the result of splanchnic vasodilation by increasing cardiac output, which results in high-output heart failure
Portal_hypertension
Topical decongestant
receptors; systemic application of α2 agonists, in contrast, causes vasodilation because of centrally-mediated inhibition of sympathetic tone via presynaptic
Oxymetazoline
Discomfort following alcohol consumption
acidosis, disturbed prostaglandin synthesis, increased cardiac output, vasodilation, sleep deprivation, and malnutrition. Beverage-specific effects of additives
Hangover
Drugs that disrupt movement of calcium across calcium channels
arterial pressure. Sometimes when they are used to treat angina, the vasodilation and hypotension can lead to reflex tachycardia, which can be detrimental
Calcium_channel_blocker
dilation of arterioles in the effected area is due to vasodilation. Although Lewis observed vasodilation that could be explained by axon reflex, there was
Axon_reflex
Life-saving protocols
circulating blood, either absolutely due to blood loss or relatively due to vasodilation Hyperkalemia or hypokalemia: disturbances in the level of potassium in
Advanced_life_support
Pharmaceutical compound
reactions, asthenia, headache, nausea, vomiting, postural hypotension, vasodilation, and dizziness. Adrogolide was under development by Abbott Laboratories
Adrogolide
Pharmaceutical drug
that activates PGI2's receptor, the prostacyclin receptor, to stimulate vasodilation, it has little selectivity in that it binds to and activates all four
Iloprost
Chemical compound
(No-shpa) in Russia. Drotaverine hydrochloride has a spasmolytic, myotropic, vasodilation, hypotensive action. Drotaverine decreases active ionized calcium supply
Drotaverine
Medication
binding of endothelin-1 to ET-B receptors has been associated with both vasodilation and vasoconstriction of vascular smooth muscle, depending on the ET-B
Bosentan
Medical condition associated with aging of the eye
discontinued due to a lack of effectiveness. Phentolamine, a drug that induces vasodilation in the eye and causes pupil constriction without engaging the ciliary
Presbyopia
Abnormally increased circulatory volume
Hyperdynamic circulation is abnormally increased circulatory volume. Systemic vasodilation and the associated decrease in peripheral vascular resistance results
Hyperdynamic_circulation
Compounds that bind to and activate adrenergic beta-2 receptors
agonists' effects on smooth muscle cause dilation of bronchial passages, vasodilation in muscle and liver, relaxation of uterine muscle. They are primarily
Beta2-adrenergic_agonist
Pharmaceutical compound
Heffter tried lophophorine at a dose of 20 mg and found that it produced vasodilation, an immediate headache, and a warm flushed feeling, effects which dissipated
Lophophorine
Medication; α-adrenergic antagonist
non-selective α1- and α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist. Its primary action is vasodilation due to α1-adrenergic receptor blockade. Reportedly, phentolamine may
Phentolamine
Over-the-counter headache pain reliever
cause and exacerbation of headaches, and it is thought by some that vasodilation may contribute to symptoms. If a headache is brought on by caffeine withdrawal
Excedrin_(brand)
Enzyme is involved in vasodilation
completely intracellular. Most notably, this enzyme is involved in vasodilation. In humans, it is encoded by the genes GUCY1A2, GUCY1A3, GUCY1B2 and
Soluble_guanylyl_cyclase
Elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation
dissipates heat by evaporation, assuming sufficiently low humidity) and vasodilation of skin vessels (which dissipates heat by convection proportional to
Hyperthermia
Circulatory system of fetuses
cause vasoconstriction in placental arteries, while nitric oxide causes vasodilation. On the other hand, there is no neural vascular regulation, and catecholamines
Fetal_circulation
Topics referred to by the same term
pupil of the eye Vaginal dilation, the dilation of the vaginal canal Vasodilation, the widening of luminal diameter in blood vessels Dilation (affine geometry)
Dilation
Ultraviolet light-induced biological development over time
proteins.[citation needed] UV exposure can also lead to inflammation and vasodilation, which is clinically manifested as sunburn. UV radiation activates the
Photoaging
Medical condition of the prostate gland
is because acetaldehyde, a breakdown product of ethanol, can lead to vasodilation and therefore prostate congestion and cause inflammation. Symptoms vary
Prostatic_congestion
Catechin (polyphenol) in tea
"Green and Black Tea are Equally Potent Stimuli of NO Production and Vasodilation: New Insights into Tea Ingredients Involved". Basic Research in Cardiology
Epigallocatechin_gallate
Type of allergic reaction
on surrounding tissues. The principal effects of these products are vasodilation and smooth-muscle contraction. Type I hypersensitivity can be further
Type_I_hypersensitivity
Involuntary non-striated muscle
muscle and cardiac muscle respond to these catecholamines producing vasodilation because they possess beta-adrenergic receptors. So there is a difference
Smooth_muscle
Class of drugs
responses include vessel constriction in general vessels whereas there is vasodilation in vessels that supply skeletal muscles or in coronary vessels. Additionally
Adrenergic_blocking_agent
Organ that connects the fetus to the uterine wall
cause vasoconstriction in placental arteries, while nitric oxide causes vasodilation. On the other hand, there is no neural vascular regulation, and catecholamines
Placenta
Hormone that affects blood pressure / heart rate
hypothalamus in the brain. VIP stimulates contractility in the heart, causes vasodilation, increases glycogenolysis, lowers arterial blood pressure and relaxes
Vasoactive_intestinal_peptide
Layer of cells that line the inner surface of blood vessels
Constriction and enlargement of the blood vessel, called vasoconstriction and vasodilation, and hence the control of blood pressure The endothelium is involved
Endothelium
Muscular system aiding blood circulation
uncoupled. Another experiment recently was only able to find evidence that vasodilation, not the skeletal muscle pump, was responsible for maintaining proper
Skeletal_muscle_pump
Intravenous medication used in anesthesia
(antecubital fossa). Propofol may lead to low blood pressure related to vasodilation. Reports of blood pressure drops of 30% or more are thought to be at
Propofol
Group of physiologically active lipid compounds
and inhibit the aggregation of blood platelets. Through their role in vasodilation, prostaglandins are also involved in inflammation. They are synthesized
Prostaglandin
Shivering after anesthesia
inhibiting the body's thermoregulatory capability, although cutaneous vasodilation (triggered by post-operative pain) may also be a causative factor. First-line
Postanesthetic_shivering
Diagnostic imaging test in nuclear medicine
transported into the cells. Exercise or dipyridamole induces widening (vasodilation) of normal coronary arteries. This produces coronary steal from areas
Scintigraphy
Medical condition
common cause is hay fever. Symptoms consist of redness (mainly due to vasodilation of the peripheral small blood vessels), edema (swelling) of the conjunctiva
Allergic_conjunctivitis
Chemical compound
vasoconstriction while ETB is responsible for anti-proliferation of cells, vasodilation and ET-1 clearance. The rise in intracellular calcium leads to contraction
Macitentan
Rare neurological disorder
Androgen might (indirectly) block melatonin receptors, possibly through vasodilation, and cause cholinergic abnormalities in some cases of Kleine–Levin syndrome
Kleine–Levin_syndrome
Interaction between sex and drugs
antagonism and alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonism reduces periphery vasodilation, inducing erectile dysfunction. Overindulgence in alcohol may also cause
Sex_and_drugs
Medical condition
Labile Hypertension Graphic image that shows vasoconstricting and vasodilation of a blood vessel to show fluctuation in blood pressure Specialty Cardiology
Labile_hypertension
Colorless gas with the formula NO
enhanced, and thus vasodilation. Another endogenous gaseous transmitter, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) works with NO to induce vasodilation and angiogenesis in
Nitric_oxide
Medication used to treat erectile dysfunction
These side effects reflect the ability of PDE5 inhibition to cause vasodilation (causing blood vessels to widen) and usually resolve after a few hours
Tadalafil
Further lowering of core body temperature after cold exposure after reheating has started
from hypothermia. This phenomenon is primarily attributed to peripheral vasodilation, a process in which blood vessels near the skin's surface dilate, allowing
Afterdrop
Tissue damage after return of blood supply following ischemia or hypoxia
(sometimes called "Reperfusion syndrome"), a state of abnormal cerebral vasodilation. Reperfusion injury plays a major part in the biochemistry of hypoxic
Reperfusion_injury
Medical condition
appear cool and mottled (from vasoconstriction), or red and swollen (from vasodilation). Red skin blotching is often precipitated by emotional excitement. In
Familial_dysautonomia
Series of events that restore integrity to damaged tissue after an injury
minutes and is followed by vasodilation, a widening of blood vessels, which peaks at about 20 minutes post-wounding. Vasodilation is the result of factors
Wound_healing
Chemical coordination complex of an iron ion chelated to a porphyrin
ferrous ion (Fe2+). CO acts as a cellular messenger and functions in vasodilation. In addition, heme degradation appears to be an evolutionarily-conserved
Heme
Chemical compound used as an antihemorrhagic
action of those prostaglandins which cause platelet disaggregation, vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Etamsylate is the salt of dobesilic
Etamsylate
Chemical compound
receptor. By blocking the effects of histamine, the drug inhibits the vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and tissue edema associated with histamine
Chloropyramine
Mammalian protein found in humans
signaling diet induced thermogenesis norepinephrine-epinephrine-mediated vasodilation involved in regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure positive regulation
Beta-2_adrenergic_receptor
Food allergy caused by sesame seeds
allergen show severe symptoms. Untreated, the overall response can lead to vasodilation, which can be a low blood pressure situation called anaphylactic shock
Sesame_allergy
Biological system in animals and plants for gas exchange
tissues, where low arterial partial pressures of O2 cause arteriolar vasodilation.) At altitude this causes the pulmonary arterial pressure to rise resulting
Respiratory_system
Chemical compound
Like amyl nitrite and butyl nitrite, it acts as an antianginal due to vasodilation. The compound is colorless, volatile liquid. Inhaling the cyclohexyl
Cyclohexyl_nitrite
Class of medications used primarily to treat high blood pressure
the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, thereby producing vasodilation and lowering BP. Because the hydrolysis of bradykinin is also inhibited
ACE_inhibitor
Protein family
Angiopoietin cytokines are involved in controlling microvascular permeability, vasodilation, and vasoconstriction by signaling smooth muscle cells surrounding vessels
Angiopoietin
blood flow normal, whereas a decrease in blood pressure would lead to vasodilation of the cerebral vessels to increase blood flow. The cerebrovascular reactions
Pressure_reactivity_index
Shortness of breath and low blood oxygen due to liver disease
hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood of the arteries) caused by vasodilation (broadening of the blood vessels) in the lungs of patients with liver
Hepatopulmonary_syndrome
Warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers
travels through the venules to the veins a funnelling occurs called vasodilation bringing blood back to the heart. Once the blood reaches the heart, it
Bird
Array of painful conditions in humans
hypersensitization of pain receptors; dysfunction of local vasoconstriction and vasodilation; and maladaptive neuroplasticity. The signs and symptoms of CRPS usually
Complex regional pain syndrome
Complex_regional_pain_syndrome
Method of preserving human remains
contain any preservative chemicals, but rather chemicals that encourage vasodilation, help disperse blood clots, and act as chelating agents. The focus of
Embalming
Abnormally low blood pressure
Arrhythmias often result in hypotension by this mechanism. Excessive vasodilation, or insufficient constriction of the blood vessels (mostly arterioles)
Hypotension
Antihypertensive diuretic drug
bendroflumethiazide currently is in hypertension (part of the effect is due to vasodilation). It was patented in 1958 and approved for medical use in 1960. Common
Bendroflumethiazide
peripheral vasodilation. Conversely, the newer experimental agent omecamtiv mecarbil is a pure inotrope without other effects like vasodilation. Levosimendan
Calcium_sensitizer
Chemical compound
adrenaline. Blocking this receptor leads to smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation. Pentolinium can be given orally (20mg three times a day), injected intramuscularly
Pentolinium
Medical condition
the face, multiple milia, telangiectases, acral erythema, peripheral vasodilation with cyanosis, and a propensity to develop basal cell carcinomas. The
Rombo_syndrome
Family of enzymes
acetylcholine → muscarinic receptor M2 NPY → NPY receptor Contributes to vasodilation (phosphorylates, and thereby inactivates, Myosin light-chain kinase)
Protein_kinase_A
Abnormally high tissue carbon dioxide levels
contributes to nitrogen narcosis and oxygen toxicity by causing cerebral vasodilation which increases the dosage of oxygen to the brain. Hypercapnia normally
Hypercapnia
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Russian
(Марианна) Russian form of Latin Mariana, MARIANNA means "like Marius."
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Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Victory over Wind
Girl/Female
Hindu
Young lady
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Arabic, Muslim
The Sunlight; East
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English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Achiyram, AHIRAM means "brother of height." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Benjamin.
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To Accomplish; Independent
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Hawaiian
Hawaiian name KEKONA means "second-born."
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British, Celtic, English
Gods Precious Gift
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Australian, Hindu, Indian
Sweet
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