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Glossary: Vasodilation
 


Definition
Widening or enlarging of blood vessels, particularly arterioles, usually caused by nerve impulses or certain drugs that relax smooth muscle in the walls of the blood vessels.

Also: Vasodilator

Topics Related To Vasodilation
Alzheimer's DiseaseRecommendation Ginkgo Biloba
"...One effect of Ginkgo extract is that of promoting vasodilation and blood flow, thus providing a therapeutic effect on cognitive disorders and high blood pressure..."

Cold Applications (Cryotherapy)

As A Treatment
"...After approximately 20 minutes of ice, blood vessels in the injured area dilate (open) slowly, increasing the tissue temperature, an effect which is termed "reactive vasodilation..."

Hawthorn Berry Extract

As A Treatment
"...Hawthorn is antispasmodic, sedative, and a vasodilator..."

Histidine

Related Topic
"...Precursor to histamine, a vasodilator and gastric juice stimulant..."

Hot Applications (Thermotherapy)

As A Treatment
"...Whirlpool baths promote vasodilation and help stretch collagen tissue..."

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Recommendation Ginkgo Biloba
"One effect of Ginkgo extract is that of promoting vasodilation and blood flow..."

Neem

As A Treatment
"...The vasodilation and anti-inflammatory compounds will reduce the pressure on nerves that can cause the toothache..."

Prostaglandin

Related Topic
"Any of a class of physiologically active substances present in many tissues, with effects such as vasodilation, vasoconstriction, stimulation of the smooth muscles of the bronchus or intestine, uterine stimulation; also involved in pain, inflammation, fever, allergic diarrhea, and dysmenorrhea..."

Rosacea

The Condition
"...If you experience flare-ups as a result of the following drugs, discuss the problem with your doctor ... Vasodilator drugs..."

Tinnitus

Recommendation Vinpocetine
"Personal testimonies indicate that vinpocetine, acting as a cerebral vasodilator, may be effective in some people for reducing tinnitus..."

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

As A Treatment
"...redness, warmth, and itching over areas of the skin; this "niacin flush" usually occurs when doses of 50mg or more are taken and is a result of the release of histamine by the cells, which causes vasodilation..."





Last updated: Aug 15, 2009


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