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vasoconstrictor
(redirected from pressor)

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vasoconstrictor [¦vā·zō·kən′strik·tər]
(physiology)
A nerve or an agent that causes blood vessel constriction.


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Significant changes in systolic blood pressure post vectored upper cervical adjustment vs resting control groups: a possible effect of the cervico-sympathetic and/or pressor reflex.
Supportive therapies such as intravenous hydration, oxygen, pressor agents (in the event of circulatory collapse), electrolyte correction, arrhythmia management, and aggressive reversal of hyperthermia should be delivered promptly.
Hypertension: Losartan inhibits the pressor effect of angiotensin II (as well as angiotensin I) infusions.
 
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