Effect of Epinephrine, Norepinephrine and Serotonin Upon Systemic Small and Large Vessel Resistance

F. J. Haddy, MALCOLM FLEISHMAN, D. A. Emanuel, J. B. Scott

Circulation Research · 1957 · 70 citations · 3 references

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Locally injected epinephrine and norepinephrine elevate dog foreleg total vascular resistance primarily through small vessel constriction. Serotonin does not significantly change total resistance, constricts large arteries and veins and dilates small vessels.

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