Vasodilators and constrictors

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  • Vasodilator
    • Beta-1 adrenoceptor stimulation,
    • High pCO2,
    • Nitric oxide,
    • Prostaglandins (increase in ECF/CSF during hypotension),
    • Perivascular K + (rises due to hypoxia and seizures),
    • Local adenosine (hypotension and hypoxia).
  • Vasoconstriction
    • Alpha-2 adrenergic stimulation ??not sure if this is correct
    • Free calcium ions
    • Thromboxane A2
    • Endothilin (via action of vascular smooth muscle endothilin A receptors)