Because of structural and cellular differences (ie, degrees of matrix abundance and cross-
linking, mural cell density, and adventitia), large and medium-sized vessels, in comparison …

Nailfold capillaroscopy is one of the various noninvasive bioengineering methods used to
investigate skin microcirculation. It is an effective examination for assessing microvascular …

A major complication of hypertension is microvascular damage and capillary rarefaction is a
known complication of hypertensive end-organ damage which confers a higher risk of …

Capillary rarefaction is broadly defined as a reduction in vascular density. Capillary
rarefaction in the kidneys is thought to promote hypoxia, impair hemodynamic responses …

Prediabetes is a significant metabolic status since there is high potential for future
progression of diabetes mellitus (DM). People with prediabetes are at increased risk of …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and refractory autoimmune joint disease that affects
multiple organs. Several methods have been applied for the study of microvascular …

Background: Endothelium is the inner cellular lining of the vessels that modulates multiple
biological processes including vasomotor tone, permeability, inflammatory responses …

Nail fold is one of the most accessible sites for studying changes in the microcirculation in
various microangiopathies. The characterization of changes in microvasculature can provide …

Results The mean age of the cohort was 59±8 years, 48% were women, 7% had an eGFR<
60 ml/min per 1.73 m 2, and the mean serum phosphate concentration was 3.2±0.5 mg/dl. A …

Hypertension is a prevalent condition worldwide and is the key risk factor for fatal
cardiovascular complications, such as stroke, sudden cardiac death and heart failure …