Article
Retinal vascular caliber: systemic, environmental, and genetic associations.
Survey of ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2000
Sun Cong, Wang Jie Jin, Mackey David A, Wong Tien Y
Abstract excerpt
Quantitative studies of retinal vascular caliber using new computer-assisted retinal imaging systems have allowed physicians and researchers to understand the influence of systemic, environmental, and genetic factors on retinal vascular caliber. Retinal vascular caliber changes reflect cumulative response to aging, cardiovascular risk factors, inflammation, nitric oxide-dependent endothelial dysfunction, and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
