Arterial Stiffness and Endothelial Function in Young Obese Patients - Vascular Resistance Matters.

CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that both indices used for the detection of early atherosclerotic changes are influenced by vascular tone. Vascular resistance could influence CAVI and RHI results impairing their interpretation. PMID: 30930343 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30930343?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis - April 2, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Atheroscler Thromb Source Type: research