The primary function of vasodilation is to increase blood flow in the body to tissues that need it most. This is often in r… 展开

A basic understanding of cardiac output, vascular resistance, and blood pressure is necessary to understand the causes and impacts of vasodilation. Cardiac output is defined as the amount of blood pumped through the hear… 展开

The vasodilating action of activation of beta-2 receptors (such as by adrenaline) appears to be endothelium-independent.
As referenced in the explanation of smooth muscle physiology, smooth muscle within the tunica medi… 展开

These drugs can keep vessels staying opened or help vessels refrain from being narrowed.
• Angiotensin II receptor blockers
• ACE inhibitors… 展开

Vasodilators are used to treat conditions such as hypertension, wherein the patient has an abnormally high blood pressure, as well as angina, congestive heart failure, and erectile dysfunction, and where maintaining a lower blood pr… 展开

• Arteriolar vasodilator
• Nitrophorin
• Vasodilatory shock 展开