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  2. Vasoconstriction - Wikipedia

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    Ambient temperature is an example of exogenous vasoconstriction. Cutaneous vasoconstriction will occur because of the body's exposure to the severe cold. Examples of endogenous factors include the autonomic nervous system, circulating hormones, and intrinsic mechanisms inherent to the vasculature itself (also referred to as the myogenic response).

  3. Cryotherapy - Wikipedia

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    It is commonly used to alleviate the pain of minor injuries, as well as decrease muscle soreness. The use of ice packs in treatment decreases the blood flow most rapidly at the beginning of the cooling period, [21] this occurs as a result of vasoconstriction, the initial reflex sympathetic activity. Although the use of cryotherapy has been ...

  4. Dental anesthesia - Wikipedia

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    The epinephrine causes vasoconstriction which in turn reduces systemic distribution of the anesthetic as well as prolongs its action in addition to decreasing bleeding at the operating site. Lidocaine 2% with 1:100,000 adrenaline is the local anesthetic of choice in the treatment of pregnant women. [28]

  5. Vasoactivity - Wikipedia

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    Various vasoactive agents, such as prostanoids, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and endothelin antagonists, are approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The use of vasoactive agents for patients with pulmonary hypertension may cause harm and unnecessary expense to persons with left heart disease or hypoxemic types of lung ...

  6. Endothelial dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    The result of this endothelial dysregulation is a cascade of adverse effects, including vasoconstriction, vascular leakage, thrombosis, hyperinflammation, and a disrupted antiviral immune response. These changes contribute to the progression of vascular diseases. [4]

  7. Vasodilatory shock - Wikipedia

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    The initial treatment aiming at restoring effective blood pressure in patients that have refractory shock typically starts with introducing norepinephrine and dopamine. [24] Vasopressin comes as the second-line agent. [24] However, high-dose therapy is linked to excessive coronary, splanchnic vasoconstriction, and hypercoagulation. [6]

  8. Orthostatic hypotension - Wikipedia

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    Alpha 1 blockers inhibit vasoconstriction normally initiated by the baroreceptor reflex upon postural change and the subsequent drop in pressure. [26] Other antihypertensive medications may also cause orthostatic hypotension, in addition to anticholinergics, dopaminergic drugs, opiates and psychoactive medications. [27]

  9. Tranexamic acid - Wikipedia

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    A one-gram ampoule of tranexamic acid. Tranexamic acid is frequently used following major trauma. [15] Tranexamic acid is used to prevent and treat blood loss in a variety of situations, such as dental procedures, heavy menstrual bleeding, and surgeries with high risk of blood loss.