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The relationship between endothelial-dependent flow-mediated dilation and diastolic function in type 2 diabetes
AimsDiastolic dysfunction represents the earliest and most common manifestation of diabetic cardiomyopathy. Nitric oxide (NO), a potent vasodilator...
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Impact of Exercise Training Interventions on Flow-Mediated Dilation in Adults: An Umbrella Review
BackgroundDysfunction of the endothelium is a key precursor of cardiovascular disease. Endothelial function, as assessed via the flow-mediated...
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The association between smoking exposure and endothelial function evaluated using flow-mediated dilation values: a meta-analysis
BackgroundTobacco use is recognized as a major cause of cardiovascular disease, which is associated with endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial...
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Decreased flow-mediated dilation in healthy Chinese adolescent with a family history of type 2 diabetes
BackgroundEndothelial dysfunction appears early in the development of cardiovascular disease and is associated with type 2 diabetes. We, therefore,...
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Brachial flow—mediated dilation and carotid intima—media thickness in glaucoma patients
BackgroundThe purpose of the study was to assess the ultrasound measurements of the brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and carotid artery...
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Serum apolipoprotein A-IV levels are associated with flow-mediated dilation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
BackgroundEndothelial dysfunction is common in diabetes. Apolipoprotein (apo) A-IV functions to antagonize inflammation and oxidative stress. The...
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Effect of microencapsulated watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) rind on flow-mediated dilation and tissue oxygen saturation of young adults
Background/ObjectivesWatermelon rind (usually discarded by consumers) presents a high L-citrulline content. Given that Lcitrulline is involved in...
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Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in patients with systemic sclerosis: an experience from tertiary care center from North India
Role of flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) testing in the assessment of the macrovascular dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SS) and correlation of FMD...
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Systolic reverse flow derived from 4D flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance in bicuspid aortic valve is associated with aortic dilation and aortic valve stenosis: a cross sectional study in 655 subjects
BackgroundBicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease is associated with increased risk of aortopathy. In addition to current intervention guidelines, BAV...
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Role of BKCa Channels in Pial-Vessel Dilation in Rats of Different Ages
AbstractStudying the mechanisms of age-related changes in vascular reactions and applying the acquired knowledge in clinics can help reduce...
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CHA2DS2 VASc score and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation as predictors for no-reflow phenomenon in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention
BackgroundFollowing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), no-reflow is associated with a high rate of long-term unfavorable clinical...
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New device for assessment of endothelial function: plethysmographic flow-mediated vasodilation (pFMD)
Measurement of flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) in the brachial artery by using ultrasound is a well-established technique for evaluating endothelial...
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Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Flow-mediated Dilatation and Carotid Intima Media Thickness: A Meta-analysis
Purpose of ReviewTo investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and...
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Restenosis after excimer laser coronary atherectomy and drug-coated balloon dilation in Takayasu’s arteritis: a case report and review of the literature
Takayasu’s arteritis (TAK) is a rare chronic granulomatous arteritis that mainly affects the aorta and its major branches. Coronary artery (CA)...
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NADPH oxidase 4 contributes to TRPV4-mediated endothelium-dependent vasodilation in human arterioles by regulating protein phosphorylation of TRPV4 channels
Impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation has been suggested to be a key component of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). A better...
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In utero hypoxia attenuated acetylcholine-mediated vasodilatation via CHRM3/p-NOS3 in fetal sheep MCA: role of ROS/ERK1/2
Hypoxia can lead to adult middle cerebral artery (MCA) dysfunction and increase the risk of cerebrovascular diseases. It is largely unknown whether...
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COVID 19 disease independently predicted endothelial dysfunction measured by flow-mediated dilatation
The systemic effects of COVID-19 disease are still largely uncertain and needs to be scrutinized with further trials. Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is...
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Differential role of central and peripheral arterial stiffness in determining brachial artery resting retrograde flow in patients with ischemic heart disease vs healthy subjects
Retrograde flow in endothelial cell cultures has been shown to induce a pro-atherogenic phenotype. Despite its potential role as a pathophysiological...
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Abnormal flow conduction through pulmonary arteries is associated with right ventricular volume and function in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot: does flow quality affect afterload?
ObjectivesFlow through the proximal pulmonary arteries (PAs) of patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is known to be highly disordered and...
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Six-month supplementation with high dose coenzyme Q10 improves liver steatosis, endothelial, vascular and myocardial function in patients with metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
BackroundMetabolic-dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The aim of this...
