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News Physiol Sci 5: 125-127, 1990;
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News in Physiological Sciences, Vol 5, 125-127, Copyright © 1990 by International Union of Physiological Sciences

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Autonomic Nervous System and Brachial Artery Diameter in Normotensive and Hypertensive Patients

GM London, S Laurent and ME Safar

Studies using pulsed-Doppler velocimetry reveal that in the absence of changes in blood pressure and heart rate, the human brachial artery dilates on raising the legs from the supine position. The dilatation cannot be explained exclusively by the increase in blood flow and probably involves a reflex from stimulation of cardiopulmonary receptors.




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