Vasoconstriction

Definition of Vasoconstriction:

A narrowing of any blood vessel, especially the arterioles and the veins in the blood reservoirs of the skin and the abdominal viscera.

Also: Vasoconstrictor, Vasoconstrictors

Topics Related to Vasoconstriction

Cigarette Smoke Damage

...the condition
“...This is mediated through smoking induced atherosclerosis and vasoconstriction.  Smoking is associated with atherosclerosis of the aorta, and death rates from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are higher in smokers: 59% of all aortic aneurysm is the result...”

Cold Applications (Cryotherapy)

...as a treatment
“...The vasoconstriction effect of therapeutic cold is beneficial for reducing posttraumatic swelling and pain or for reducing hemorrhage into soft tissues...”
Diagnose your symptoms now!
  • see your health summarized and in detail
  • understand what's happening to your body
  • identify any nutritional deficiencies

More topics Related to Vasoconstriction

Eclampsia / Preeclampsia

...the condition
“...Abnormal prostaglandin synthesis may be the pivotal defect causing increased peripheral vascular resistance, severe vasoconstriction, endothelial injury and secondary hypertension...”

Hyperbaric Oxygen

...as a treatment
“...The effects of Hyperbaric Treatments on the cardiovascular system include decreased heart rate, decreased cardiac output, possible slight increase in blood pressure and arterial vasoconstriction after load increases...”
Concerned or curious about your health?  Try The Analyst™
Symptom Entry
Symptom Entry
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Suggestions
Suggestions
LifeMeter
LifeMeter®
Full Explanations
Explanations
Optional Doctor Review
Review (optional)

More topics Related to Vasoconstriction

Pregnancy-Related Issues

...the condition
“...This can be attributed to several factors such as the vasoconstriction of placenta blood flow by nicotine, elevated fetal carboxyhemoglobin and catecholamine levels, fetal tissue hypoxia, reduced delivery of nutrients to the fetus, and increased heart...”

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...”

Serotonin

...related topic
“A phenolic amine neurotransmitter (C10H12N2O) that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is found especially in the brain, blood serum and gastric membranes of mammals...”

Sinusitis

...the condition
“...Although vasoconstrictors and antihistamines cause transient relief, their chronic use is contraindicated, since there is usually a rebound congestion (severe congestion caused by the excessive or abusive use...”
Report by The Analyst™
Click to see sample report
Health problems rarely occur in isolation or for obvious reasons

Your body is a highly complex, interconnected system.  Instead of guessing at what might be wrong, let us help you discover what is really going on inside your body based on the many clues it is giving.

Our multiple symptom checker provides in-depth health analysis by The Analyst™ with full explanations, recommendations and (optionally) doctors available for case review and answering your specific questions.

We use cookies for traffic analysis, advertising, and to provide the best user experience