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 …

First, we would like to briefly describe the changes in the arterial medial layer that occur in
association with atherosclerotic vascular damage, affecting the arterial stiffness5-8). The …

Every 5 years, the JAS publishes guidelines for the treatment of dyslipidemia and
atherosclerosis. To date, this society has released four such guidelines. Since 2007, the JAS …

In Japan, a super-aged society, deaths from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
(ASCVD), especially cardiac diseases including coronary artery disease (CAD) such as …

Background The usefulness of vascular function tests for management of patients with a
history of coronary artery disease is not fully known. Methods and Results We measured …

Arterial stiffness is a progressive aging process that predicts cardiovascular disease. Pulse
wave velocity (PWV) has emerged as a noninvasive, valid, and reliable measure of arterial …

Background: Arterial stiffness (AS) was associated with heart failure (HF) in previous studies
based on specific populations with small samples and the effects of age and blood pressure …

Introduction: An epidemiological study of Greenlandic Inuit suggested the importance of
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in preventing ischemic heart disease. After …

The vascular system plays a central role in the transport of cells, oxygen and nutrients
between different regions of the body, depending on the needs, as well as of metabolic …

The screening and management of moderate-to-high risk groups for cardiovascular (CV)
events is important to reduce mortality, morbidity, and the socioeconomic burden associated …