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Genetic contribution to brachial artery flow-mediated dilation: the Northern Manhattan Family Study.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Mar 2008
Suzuki Keiko, Juo Suh-Hang Hank, Rundek Tanja, Boden-Albala Bernadette, Disla Norbelina, Liu Rui, Park Naeun, Di Tullio Marco R, Sacco Ralph L, Homma Shunichi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is a non-invasive measure of endothelial function. Endothelial dysfunction has been associated with traditional vascular risk factors and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The importance of genetic contribution to FMD and baseline brachial artery diameter has not been shown in Hispanic populations. The purpose of this study was to estimate the...
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