Endothelial dysfunction is involved in the development of atherosclerosis, which precedes
asymptomatic structural vascular alterations as well as clinical manifestations of …

The discovery of nitric oxide (NO) as a crucial endothe-lium-derived molecule for vascular
relaxation and the recognition of the endothelium as more than a passive interface between …

Briefly, measurement of flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) of the brachial artery has been
used for the assessment of endothelial function in humans. 14, 15 This technique measures …

Advancing age is the major risk factor for the development of CVD (cardiovascular
diseases). This is attributable, in part, to the development of vascular endothelial …

Background: The beneficial cardiovascular effects of vegetables may be underpinned by
their high inorganic nitrate content. Objective: We sought to examine the effects of a 6-wk …

Although episodic changes in shear stress have been proposed as the mechanism
responsible for the effects of exercise training on the vasculature, this hypothesis has not …

The endothelium holds a pivotal role in cardiovascular health and disease. Assessment of
its function was until recently limited to experimental designs due to its location. The advent …

Evidence suggests that endothelial dysfunction is on the causal pathway for both
atherogenesis and destabilization of established plaques. In this review, the role of flow …

Epidemiological evidence suggests that polyphenols may, in part, explain the
cardioprotective properties of fruits. This review aims to summarise the evidence for the …

The arterial tree can be simply classified into 3 compartments: elastic arteries, muscular
arteries, and arterioles. Among the most important functions of the arterial tree are (1) …