Effects of the α<sub>1</sub>-adrenoceptor agonist phenylephrine on SART stress-induced orthostatic hypotension in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Specific alternation of rhythm in temperature (SART)-stressed rats, an animal model of autonomic imbalance, exhibit low blood pressure and tachycardia during consciousness and under anesthesia. In addition, these rats easily develop...

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Main Authors: Wada Tetsuyuki, Hata Taeko, Itoh Eiji, Funakami Yoshinori, Ichida Seiji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BioPsychoSocial Medicine
Online Access:http://www.bpsmedicine.com/content/4/1/13