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: Source Type: research