Reflex and Direct Cardiopulmonary Effects of 5-OH-Tryptamine (Serotonin) Their Possible Role in Pulmonary Embolism and Coronary Thrombosis

Abstract

METHODS This study was performed upon 55 cats. Their weights ranged from 1.8-4.5 kg. Anesthesia was induced by chloroform and continued by Chloralose, the latter given intravenously in 1% solution in a dose of 40-50 mg/kg. Blood pressures were recorded by …