Flow mediated dilation shows impaired endothelial function in patients with mastocytosis
Mastocytosis is associated with impaired flow-mediated dilation that is more evident in patients with advanced disease and elevated serum tryptase. Endothelial dysfunction seems to be related to mast cell burden rather than to mediator-related symptoms.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tommaso Bucci, Roberta Parente, Giulia De Feo, Chiara Cardamone, Massimo Triggiani Source Type: research
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