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vasodilator [¦vā·zō′dī‚lād·ər] (physiology) A nerve or an agent that causes blood vessel dilation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The combination of several concurrent therapies within the same treatment session reflects current physical therapist practice (6) where heat therapy is used for its reflex vasodilative effect, which increases cell metabolism and blood flow (7) for an optimal muscle preparation before hand exercises. The most important regulator of pulmonary vascular tone and blood flow is the balance of vasoconstrictive and vasodilative mediators. |
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