L-Arginine reduces downstream vascular contractility after flow-diverting device deployment: A preliminary study in a rabbit model.

Jennifer Ayers-RinglerPraveen Kolumam ParameswaranZenith KhashimDaying Dai Yong-Hong Ding David F Kallmes Ramanathan D Kadirvel

Published in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2021)

These results suggest that L-arginine medication reduces distal vascular contractility after FD treatment via nitric oxide production and thus might mitigate risk for downstream complications.

Keyphrases

nitric oxide
nitric oxide synthase
hydrogen peroxide
smooth muscle
healthcare
minimally invasive
emergency department
combination therapy