Prolonged vibration of cutaneous artery: absence of persisting aftereffects

Experientia. 1984 Dec 15;40(12):1372-3. doi: 10.1007/BF01951895.

Abstract

1-3 h after prolonged (3-16 h) vibration (120 Hz, 0.2-0.3 mm amplitude) of rings of canine saphenous arteries there was no significant change in the contractile response to electrical stimulation, exogenous norepinephrine or of neuronal uptake of tritium labeled norepinephrine. These results did not provide evidence for persistent aftereffects of prolonged vibration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arteries
  • Dogs
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Muscle Contraction / drug effects
  • Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / physiology*
  • Nerve Endings / physiology*
  • Norepinephrine / metabolism
  • Norepinephrine / pharmacology
  • Sympathetic Nervous System / physiology*
  • Vibration*

Substances

  • Norepinephrine