title: Role of Nitric Oxide in Buffering Short-Term Blood Pressure Fluctuations.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department at Johannes-Müller-Institut für Physiologie, Humboldt-Universität, (Charite), Tucholskystrasse 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
authors.forename: Harald M.
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Stauss
authors.forename: Pontus B.
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Persson