Role of Nitric Oxide in Buffering Short-Term Blood Pressure Fluctuations.
Blood pressure instability may promote cardiovascular morbidity. Recent data suggest a role of nitric oxide in stabilizing arterial blood pressure. A rise in blood pressure enhances endothelial shear stress and nitric oxide release. The resulting vasodilation antagonizes the initial increase in blood pressure. This system can respond within 2-10 seconds.
Stauss
Harald M.
HM
Department at Johannes-Müller-Institut für Physiologie, Humboldt-Universität, (Charite), Tucholskystrasse 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
Persson
Pontus B.
PB