Arteriolar vasodilator

Arteriolar vasodilator

Arteriolar vasodilators are substances that preferentially dilate arterioles. When used on people with certain heart conditions, it causes a phenomenon known as the cardiac steal syndrome.

Arteriolar vasodilators include:
* hydralazine
* minoxidil
* nitroprusside


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