Peripheral microvascular dysfunction is associated with plaque progression and adverse long ‐term outcomes in heart transplant patients

ConclusionsPeripheral endothelial dysfunction is associated with increased plaque progression and adverse long-term cardiovascular outcomes in transplant patients. PED assessment might be a useful clinical tool for risk stratification after heart transplantation.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - September 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ilke Ozcan, Takumi Toya, Michel T. Corban, Ali Ahmad, Lilach O. Lerman, Sudhir S. Kushwaha, Amir Lerman Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research