Simple Summary Nitric oxide is an important molecule that performs a variety of functions in
our bodies, especially in the cardiovascular system. In certain pathological conditions, such
as cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, there is reduced production or
bioavailability of nitric oxide. Therefore, compounds that deliver nitric oxide, called nitric
oxide donors, are clinically useful. In this review, we discuss the physiological role of nitric
oxide, and some of the nitric oxide donors and their clinical uses, focusing on the …