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Open AccessVagus nerve stimulation even after injury ameliorates cisplatin-induced nephropathy via reducing macrophage infiltration
The efficacy of prior activation of an anti-inflammatory pathway called the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway (CAP) through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has been reported in renal ischemia-reperfusion inj...
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Significant impact of left ventricular assist device models on the value of flow-mediated dilation: effects of LVAD on endothelial function
The precise physiological changes associated with the use of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) are not well characterized. We examined the impact of changes in hemodynamic state using LVAD on endothelial f...
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Brachial artery diameter has a predictive value in the improvement of flow-mediated dilation after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular disease and aortic valve replacement (AVR) is one of its most effective interventions. AS affects not only the left ventricle, but also vascular function beyond...
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Impairment of flow-mediated dilation correlates with aortic dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by genetic abnormality of microfibrillar connective tissue proteins. Endothelial dysfunction is thought to cause aortic dilation in subjects with a bicusp...
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Clinical correlation of brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in patients with systemic sclerosis
To investigate the clinical significance of flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in systemic sclerosis (SSc).
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Improvement of endothelial function in parallel with the amelioration of dry cough and dyspnea due to interstitial pneumonia by intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy in patients with systemic sclerosis: a preliminary report of two cases
Intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy (IVCY) exerts its efficacy against interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc) by restoring vascular injuries as well as aberrant immune ...