Why the study?
Endothelial dysfunction is essential in atherosclerosis pathogenesis, but endothelial function assessment using flow-mediated dilation is primarily used in research rather than clinical practice.
Design
Literature review
Key result
Flow-mediated dilation is a non-invasive, safe, and repeatable ultrasound method for assessing endothelial function and estimating cardiovascular risk.
Authors
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Supports endothelial assessment in prevention research; does not yet warrant routine clinical adoption without outcome trials.
Flow-mediated dilation is a non-invasive, safe, and repeatable ultrasound-based method for assessing endothelial function, which is essential in evaluating cardiovascular risk.
Mućka et al. (2022) conducted a review in Cardiovascular diseases and endothelial dysfunction. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) was evaluated. Flow-mediated dilation is a non-invasive, safe, and repeatable ultrasound method for assessing endothelial function and estimating cardiovascular risk.