Non‐invasive measurement of the haemodynamic effects of inhaled salbutamol, intravenous L‐arginine and sublingual nitroglycerin

Abstract

Inhaled salbutamol predominantly changed supine haemodynamics, whereas the moderate effects of L-arginine were observed during the head-up tilt. In contrast, small doses of nitroglycerin induced major changes in haemodynamics both supine and during the head-up tilt. Altogether, these results emphasize the importance of haemodynamic measurements in both the supine and upright positions.