Inhaled nitric oxide: role in the pathophysiology of cardio-cerebrovascular and respiratory diseases

Abstract

Take home message Nitric oxide (NO) is a key molecule involved in the vascular homeostasis and a key player in maintaining multiorgan viability. The therapeutic role of inhaled NO ranges from cardio-cerebrovascular to respiratory diseases to antimicrobial properties.

Keywords

• Nitric oxide
• Endothelial dysfunction
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Cardiac arrest
• Hemolysis
• Shunt