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nitroglycerin and Myxedema

nitroglycerin has been researched along with Myxedema 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.

Myxedema: A condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (EDEMA) with abnormal deposits of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and other tissues. It is caused by a deficiency of THYROID HORMONES. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks. The face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ellyin, F1
Fuh, CY1
Singh, SP1
Kumar, Y1

Other Studies

1 other study available for nitroglycerin and Myxedema

ArticleYear
Hypothyroidism with angina pectoris. A clinical dilemma.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1986, May-15, Volume: 79, Issue:7

    Topics: Angina Pectoris; Cardiac Catheterization; Coronary Artery Bypass; Female; Humans; Hypothyroidism; Is

1986