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

• Autores principales: Masayoshi Hashimoto (Autor), Yoshitomo Miyamoto (Autor), Yasuaki Matsuda (Autor), Hozuka Akita (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Elsevier, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: 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...