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Assessment of microvascular function and pharmacological regulation in genetically confirmed familial hypercholesterolemia.
Microvascular research - 1 Nov 2021
Pajkowski Marcin, Dudziak Maria, Chlebus Krzysztof, Hellmann Marcin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic lipid disorder leading to accelerated atherosclerosis, premature cardiovascular disease and death. Microvascular endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest vascular pathology manifestations and may precede symptomatic atherosclerosis. METHODS: In this paper, microvascular endothelial function was assessed in FH patients and healthy controls using...
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