Why the study?
How does postischemic vascular reactivity differ among Hispanic children and adults with varying glucose tolerance statuses?
Population
222 Hispanic individuals with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus or impaired glucose tolerance
Comparison
Assessment of endothelial function using… vs Comparisons between healthy, obese, and diabetic…
Design
Cross-sectional
Key result
Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in Hispanic adults were associated with reduced and delayed peak brachial artery diameter increases during postischemic hyperemia compared with healthy adults.
Authors
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Impaired postischemic vasodilation in Hispanic adults with dysglycemia should not change practice; leaves open pediatric patterns and prospective cardiovascular risk links.
Cross-Sectional (n=222)
How does postischemic vascular reactivity differ among Hispanic children and adults with varying glucose tolerance statuses?
The study identifies distinct abnormalities in flow-mediated vasodilation among diabetic and prediabetic Hispanic individuals, with differing vascular response patterns between children and adults.
Wajcberg et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=222). Type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes vs. Healthy/lean subjects was evaluated on Postischemic hyperemic response (flow velocity and brachial artery diameter). Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in Hispanic adults were associated with reduced and delayed peak brachial artery diameter increases during postischemic hyperemia compared with healthy adults.
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