Endothelial Dysfunction

Endothelial Dysfunction

The study by Akiyama et al. (3), in this issue of the Journal, highlights a potential novel target in HFPEF. In this observational hospital-based study of 321 patients with HFPEF and 173 age-, sex-, and comorbidity-matched controls, endothelial function was assessed using reactive hyperemia peripheral arterial tonometry. Endothelial dysfunction (defined by a reactive hyperemia index below the m...

Endothelial dysfunction.

Endothelial dysfunction is characterized by a shift of the actions of the endothelium toward reduced vasodilation, a proinflammatory state, and prothrombic properties. It is associated with most forms of cardiovascular disease, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, peripheral artery disease, diabetes, and chronic renal failure. Mechanisms that participate in the ...

Endothelial dysfunction and diabetes.

Endothelial Dysfunction in HIV

Endothelial dysfunction and hypertension.