Exploring vascular function biomarkers: implications for rehabilitation
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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32(2): 125-135, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract The endothelium plays an important role in maintaining vascular homeostasis and regulating blood vessel function. Endothelial function is considered an independent predictor for risk of future cardiovascular events in cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular patients, as well as a predictor for postoperative complications in cardiovascular surgery patients. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation by high-resolution ultrasound is widely used to evaluate endothelium-dependent vasodilation, which is mainly mediated by nitric oxide release. Physical exercise exerts beneficial effects on endothelial function and can be used in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiac and peripheral artery diseases, even in the postoperative period of cardiovascular surgery.
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Main subject:
Endothelium, Vascular
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Biomarkers
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Journal subject:
Cardiology
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General Surgery
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Illinois/US
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