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Why your veins don't squeeze too tight

Original Title

Endothelium-dependent modulation of responses to endothelin-I in human veins.

doi:10.1042/CS0840427
45%

Moderate Quality

Methodology score · 45/100

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What’s the bottom line?

Your body has natural chemicals that keep your veins from squeezing too hard. One, called prostacyclin, is like a strong brake pedal. Another, nitric oxide, can help too—but your body doesn’t use it much here.

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Authors

Haynes WG, Webb DJ