Disproportionate decrease in alpha- compared with beta-adrenergic sensitivity in the dorsal hand vein in pregnancy favors vasodilation.

Landau, Ruth

Disproportionate decrease in alpha- compared with beta-adrenergic sensitivity in the dorsal hand vein in pregnancy favors vasodilation. [electronic resource] - Circulation Aug 2002 - 1116-20 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

1524-4539

10.1161/01.cir.0000028334.32833.b0 doi


Adolescent
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists--administration & dosage
Adrenergic beta-Agonists--administration & dosage
Adult
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Female
Hand--blood supply
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Isoproterenol--administration & dosage
Phenylephrine--administration & dosage
Postpartum Period--drug effects
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, Third--drug effects
Reference Values
Vasoconstriction--drug effects
Vasodilation--drug effects
Veins--drug effects