Before you embark on this debate with my redoubtable Canadian friends, you may find it
advisable to take something to minimize your cardiovascular risk. I recommend the sensible …

The phenomenon of flow-mediated dilation (FMD) relevant to this debate describes the
vasodilation in a conduit vessel in response to elevations in flow-associated shear stress …

The pathological complications of atherosclerosis, namely myocardial infarction and strokes,
remain the leading cause of mortality in the Western world1). Endothelial dysfunction …

Endothelial dysfunction is now considered an important early event in the development of
atherosclerosis, which precedes gross morphological signs and clinical symptoms. The …

This study investigated the nitric oxide (NO) dependence of radial artery (RA) flow-mediated
dilation (FMD) in response to three different reactive hyperemia (RH) shear stimulus profiles …

Endothelial dysfunction is an early atherosclerotic event that precedes clinical symptoms
and may also render established plaque vulnerable to rupture. Noninvasive assessment of …

Endothelium plays a primary role in the control of vascular function and structure by
protective properties of nitric oxide, which have stimulated the development of methods to …

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 …

Arterial endothelial function is acutely and chronically regulated by blood flow-associated
shear stress. An acute intervention employing modest forearm cuff occlusion to …

This study investigated the sex differences in the contribution of nitric oxide (NO) and
prostaglandins (PGs) to flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Radial artery (RA) FMD, assessed as …