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Peripheral arterial tonometry is highlighted as a novel and useful method for determining peripheral vascular reactivity and assessing endothelial function.
Peripheral arterial tonometry is highlighted as a novel and emerging tool for assessing vascular endothelial function and predicting cardiovascular risk.
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Vascular function assessment may aid cardiovascular risk prediction; leaves open validation as surrogate endpoint in trials.
Endothelial dysfunction is an important component in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The ability to assess the endothelium in a meaningful manner has been the subject of intense investigation over decades. Since the function of endothelial cells is a gauge of vascular health, assessment of vascular function is emerging as a useful tool for predicting cardiovascular risk and as a surrogate outcome measure for cardiovascular reduction intervention studies. This review highlights techniques for assessing endothelial function, focusing on a novel method of determining peripheral vascular reactivity via arterial tonometry.
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Patvardhan et al. (2009) conducted a review in Endothelial dysfunction. Peripheral arterial tonometry was evaluated. Peripheral arterial tonometry is highlighted as a novel and useful method for determining peripheral vascular reactivity and assessing endothelial function.
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