Cerebral blood flow regulation. II. Vasodilator mechanisms.
Rapid vasicular resistance adjustments in the brain and in the circle of Willis have been continuously measured and enhanced by signal averaging methods. Naftidrofuryl, a drug chemically similar to local anesthetics and to beta adrenergic blocking agents, increases local CBF by reducing resistance in brain and in extracerebral supply arteries. It has also been reported to affect brain metabolism. Other similar drugs merit study for potential effects on CBF and brain metabolism which may be useful in treatment.
D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000378:metabolism; D002415:Cats; D002941:Circle of Willis / Q000187:drug effects*; D009257:Nafronyl / Q000494:pharmacology; D012039:Regional Blood Flow / Q000187:drug effects*; D014655:Vascular Resistance / Q000187:drug effects*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D009257:Nafronyl