Is flow-mediated dilation nitric oxide mediated? A meta-analysis
Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is a noninvasive index of endothelial function and vascular
health in humans. Studies examining the role of nitric oxide (NO) are not conclusive. In this …
health in humans. Studies examining the role of nitric oxide (NO) are not conclusive. In this …
The influence of dietary salt beyond blood pressure
Abstract Purpose of Review Excess sodium from dietary salt (NaCl) is linked to elevations in
blood pressure (BP). However, salt sensitivity of BP varies widely between individuals and …
blood pressure (BP). However, salt sensitivity of BP varies widely between individuals and …
Strong relationship between vascular function in the coronary and brachial arteries: a clinical coming of age for the updated flow-mediated dilation test?
Early detection of coronary artery dysfunction is of paramount cardiovascular clinical
importance, but a noninvasive assessment is lacking. Indeed, the brachial artery flow …
importance, but a noninvasive assessment is lacking. Indeed, the brachial artery flow …
CORP: Ultrasound assessment of vascular function with the passive leg movement technique
JR Gifford, RS Richardson - Journal of applied physiology, 2017 - journals.physiology.org
As dysfunction of the vascular system is an early, modifiable step in the progression of many
cardiovascular diseases, there is demand for methods to monitor the health of the vascular …
cardiovascular diseases, there is demand for methods to monitor the health of the vascular …
The damaging duo: Obesity and excess dietary salt contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular disease
JC Watso, IS Fancher, DH Gomez… - Obesity …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is
the leading cause of death among adults worldwide. In this review, we focus on two of the …
the leading cause of death among adults worldwide. In this review, we focus on two of the …
Flow-mediated dilation stimulated by sustained increases in shear stress: a useful tool for assessing endothelial function in humans?
JC Tremblay, KE Pyke - American Journal of Physiology …, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
Investigations of human conduit artery endothelial function via flow-mediated vasodilation
(FMD) have largely been restricted to the reactive hyperemia (RH) technique, wherein a …
(FMD) have largely been restricted to the reactive hyperemia (RH) technique, wherein a …
Evidence for improved systemic and local vascular function after long‐term passive static stretching training of the musculoskeletal system
Key points Vascular function and arterial stiffness are important markers of cardiovascular
health and cardiovascular co‐morbidity. Transitional phases of hypoemia and hypermia …
health and cardiovascular co‐morbidity. Transitional phases of hypoemia and hypermia …
Differences in angiotensin (1–7) between men and women
JC Sullivan, P Rodriguez-Miguelez… - American Journal …, 2015 - journals.physiology.org
In experimental animal models of hypertension, angiotensin (1–7)[ANG-(1–7)] is higher in
females compared with males; however, it is less clear whether the same applies to humans …
females compared with males; however, it is less clear whether the same applies to humans …
Passive leg movement and nitric oxide-mediated vascular function: the impact of age
In young healthy men, passive leg movement (PLM) elicits a robust nitric oxide (NO)-
dependent increase in leg blood flow (LBF), thus providing a novel approach to assess NO …
dependent increase in leg blood flow (LBF), thus providing a novel approach to assess NO …
The impact of menstrual phase on brachial artery flow‐mediated dilatation during handgrip exercise in healthy premenopausal women
New Findings What is the central question of this study? The aim of this study was to
determine the influence of menstrual phase on flow‐mediated dilatation in response to …
determine the influence of menstrual phase on flow‐mediated dilatation in response to …