Pharm Adjunct: Vasodilator - Nitric Oxide Flashcards

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How does Nitric Oxide cause vasodilation?

In broad terms.

A

NO → GC → cGMP → Ca⁺⁺ inhibition and increased uptake.

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How can vasodilators alleviate pulmonary congestion?

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By decreasing venous return via venodilation

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