α2-Adrenergic receptors mediate part of the diverse biological effects of the endogenous
catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. Three distinct subtypes of α2-adrenergic …

BACKGROUND: Clonidine, an α-2 adrenoceptor agonist, is a common adjunct in both
central and peripheral blocks. Dexmedetomidine, a more selective α-2 adrenoceptor …

BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a well-established
treatment for severe cardiopulmonary failure. Patients undergoing ECMO support through …

Signaling by hormones and neurotransmitters that activate G protein–coupled receptors
(GPCRs) maintains blood pressure within the normal range despite large changes in …

From the first description of its anatomy by T. Willis to the novel therapeutic manipulations, it
is unanimously recognized that the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) holds a crucial role in …

Summry—The family of adrenergic receptors contains nine different subtypes of G protein‐
coupled receptors which mediate the biological effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline …

Objective To characterize the hemodynamic effects of dexmedetomidine in isoflurane-
anesthetized cats. Study design Prospective experimental study. Animals Six healthy adult …

Essential hypertension is a multifactorial disorder which belongs to the main risk factors
responsible for renal and cardiovascular complications. This review is focused on the …

Cardiovascular regulation by the sympathetic nervous system is mediated by activation of
one or more of the nine known subtypes of the adrenergic receptor family; α1A-, α1B-, α1D …

Hyperthermia is probably the most widely known acute adverse event that can follow
ingestion of 3, 4‐methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) by recreational users …