New Methods to Evaluate Endothelial Function: Non-invasive Method of Evaluating Endothelial Function in Humans

• Main Authors: Masayoshi Hashimoto (Author), Yoshitomo Miyamoto (Author), Yasuaki Matsuda (Author), Hozuka Akita (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Evidence has accumulated that impairment of vascular endothelial function is the initial step in the development of atherosclerosis. One important finding is impairment of the release of endothelium-dependent relaxing factor, which is now thought to be nitric oxide or its related substance...