Amyl nitrite induced cerebral and coronary vasospasm.
Summary of "Amyl nitrite induced cerebral and coronary vasospasm."
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, UK lisanicol@doctors.org.uk.
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Name: QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians
ISSN: 1460-2393
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- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20843773
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcq162
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Coronary Vasospasm
Spasm of the large- or medium-sized coronary arteries.
Amyl Nitrite
A vasodilator that is administered by inhalation. It is also used recreationally due to its supposed ability to induce euphoria and act as an aphrodisiac.
Coronary Aneurysm
Abnormal balloon- or sac-like dilatation in the wall of CORONARY VESSELS. Most coronary aneurysms are due to CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS, and the rest are due to inflammatory diseases, such as KAWASAKI DISEASE.
Coronary Vessel Anomalies
Malformations of CORONARY VESSELS, either arteries or veins. Included are anomalous origins of coronary arteries; ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA; CORONARY ANEURYSM; MYOCARDIAL BRIDGING; and others.
Nitrite Reductases
A group of enzymes that oxidize diverse nitrogenous substances to yield nitrite. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 1.
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