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nitroglycerin and Dupuytren Contracture

nitroglycerin has been researched along with Dupuytren Contracture in 1 studies

Nitroglycerin: A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives.
nitroglycerol : A nitrate ester that is glycerol in which nitro group(s) replace the hydrogen(s) attached to one or more of the hydroxy groups.
nitroglycerin : A nitroglycerol that is glycerol in which the hydrogen atoms of all three hydroxy groups are replaced by nitro groups. It acts as a prodrug, releasing nitric oxide to open blood vessels and so alleviate heart pain.

Dupuytren Contracture: A fibromatosis of the palmar fascia characterized by thickening and contracture of the fibrous bands on the palmar surfaces of the hand and fingers. It arises most commonly in men between the ages of 30 and 50.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Evans, RA1
Sanderson, PL1
Stanley, JK1

Other Studies

1 other study available for nitroglycerin and Dupuytren Contracture

ArticleYear
Reversal of digital vasospasm by glyceryl trinitrate patch.
    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland), 1992, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Dupuytren Contracture; Female; Fingers; Humans; Ischemia; Ma

1992