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  • adjective Of, pertaining to, or functioning as a vasodilator

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  • In a patient with edema, we can of course opt to simply provide symptomatic treatment by restricting salt and water intake, but my guess is that most experienced clinicians will likely make an effort to understand whether the fluid retention is a result of abnormal cardiac function, renal failure, venous or lymphatic stasis, vasodilatory drugs or a list of other possible causes of fluid retention.

    Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Obesity is a Sign, Overeating is a Symptom 2009

  • In a patient with edema, we can of course opt to simply provide symptomatic treatment by restricting salt and water intake, but my guess is that most experienced clinicians will likely make an effort to understand whether the fluid retention is a result of abnormal cardiac function, renal failure, venous or lymphatic stasis, vasodilatory drugs or a list of other possible causes of fluid retention.

    Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Obesity is a Sign, Overeating is a Symptom 2008

  • During this period, she published papers based on her routine work of biological standardization, but also — more significantly — some which described experiments on vasodilatory fibres in various animal species.

    Edith B��lbring. 2009

  • (Studies of coronary vasodilatory reserve are done only in research settings.)

    Medpundit 2006

  • Mila ™ has vasodilatory effect by increasing the size of the arteries and thereby lowering blood pressure.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Weight Loss 2010

  • Ginkgo biloba is cardioprotective, in part, through its vasodilatory and antihypertensive properties.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs Tina E. Brinkley 2010

  • Previous studies indicate that flavonoids have beneficial effects for health due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, vasodilatory and anti-carcinogenic properties, making it of special interest in the prevention of chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular illnesses, and some types of cancer.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories PhysOrg Team 2010

  • Ginkgo biloba is cardioprotective, in part, through its vasodilatory and antihypertensive properties.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs Tina E. Brinkley 2010

  • Previous studies indicate that flavonoids have beneficial effects for health due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, vasodilatory and anti-carcinogenic properties, making it of special interest in the prevention of chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular illnesses, and some types of cancer.

    Food IngredientsFIrst News 2010

  • Howe DC, Nijland MJ, Nathanielsz PW (2003) Prenatal dexamethasone leads to both endothelial dysfunction and vasodilatory compensation in sheep.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Emilio A. Herrera et al. 2010

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