Prostaglandins evoke a whole variety of responses in the lung.

Rapid intravenous (IV) injections of the prostaglandin precursor arachidonic acid (AA) increase pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) in a variety of species. It has recently been reported that infusions of AA decrease PAP. The purpose of this report is to contras...

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Main Authors: Kadowitz, P J, Spannhake, E W, Hyman, A L
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: 1980
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1568459/