Sidenafil Pre-Treatment Promotes Decompression Sickness in Rats

Vascular bubble formation after decompression contributes to endothelial injuries which form the basis for the development of decompression sickness (DCS). Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful vasodilator that contributes to vessel homeostasis. It has been shown that NO-releasing agent may reduce bubble...

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Main Authors: Blatteau, Jean-Eric, Brubakk, Alf O., Gempp, Emmanuel, Castagna, Olivier, Risso, Jean-Jacques, Vallée, Nicolas
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3620342/