Stressor Name |
Mechanism |
Target |
Adenosine |
Non-specific agonist of the Adenosine receptors |
Smooth muscle vasodilatation |
Dipyridamole |
Increases extracellular concentration of adenosine by inhibiting reuptake |
Inhibition of the phosphodiesterase |
Regadenason |
Specific agonist of the Adenosine A2a smooth muscle receptor |
Coronary smooth vessel vasodilatation |
Dobutamine |
Strong β1 agonist, moderate β2 and mild α1 adrenergic receptors |
Increase oxygen demand, heart rate and blood pressure |