Skin blood flow is regulated by a complex system of active vasoconstriction and vasodilatation mechanisms. The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the regional skin temperature response ...

The effects of chocolate on cardiovascular health are still a matter of debate. Chocolate may adversely affect cardiovascular risk because of its effects on glucose, lipids, and body weight or ...

Renal vasoconstriction is caused by the kidneys' heightened sensitivity to increased levels of circulating vasoconstrictors, owing to activation of various vasoconstrictor systems that counteracts ...

Objective: To test the hypothesis that enhanced postexercise vasodilatation is related to sympathetic drive to resistance vessels and to fast marathon performance. Design: Prospective field study ...

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Prostaglandins are lipid autacoids derived from arachidonic acid. They both sustain homeostatic functions and mediate pathogenic mechanisms, including the inflammatory response. They are generated ...

Braz J Med Biol Res, May 2010, Volume 43 (5) 492-499 Acute lead-induced vasoconstriction in the vascular beds of isolated perfused rat tails is endothelium-dependent E.A. Silveira 1, J.H.F. Lizardo 1, ...

These light colored patches are caused by vasoconstriction. This happens when blood vessels within the affected area of skin have an increased sensitivity to the body’s normal vasoconstricting ...