Assessment of macrovascular and microvascular function in aging males
Matthew C. Babcock, Lyndsey E. DuBose, T. Witten, Ashley Brubaker, Brian L. Stauffer, Kerry L. Hildreth, Kerrie L. Moreau
Abstract
Microvessel endothelial function assessed via finger plethysmography may not reflect age-associated reductions in large artery endothelial function assessed via brachial artery flow-mediated dilation.
Topics & Concepts
Brachial arteryMedicineReactive hyperemiaCardiologyInternal medicineEndothelial dysfunctionForearmCoronary artery diseaseEndotheliumVasodilationBlood pressureSurgeryCardiovascular Health and Disease PreventionBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases