Effects of dexmedetomidine on porcine pulmonary artery vascular smooth muscle

Abstract Background The α2-receptor agonist dexmedetomidine (Dex) has been shown to produce sedative and analgesic effects not only with systemic administration but also when administered in the extradural space and around peripheral nerves. The effects and mechanism of action of Dex on pulmonary ar...

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Main Authors: Mami Chikuda, Kenichi Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-019-0843-2