The most common cause of renal artery stenosis is atherosclerosis, the same condition that causes narrowing of the arteries in coronary heart disease and stroke, and the risk factors are the same as well. Cholesterol plaques build up along the walls of the renal artery and gradually cause narrowing.
Oxytocin is a commonly used uterotonic that can cause significant and even fatal hypotension, particularly when given as a bolus. The resulting hypotension can be produced by a decrease in systemic vascular resistance or cardiac output through a decrease in venous return.
Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus but stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It has a calming effect and also stimulates lactation, allowing women to breastfeed their â¦ children. It also stimulates stronger uterus contractions as a woman goes into labor. Second answer Regarding what it does, it also causes people to be more empathic and generous.