Global endothelial function assessment using pulse wave analysis in hypercholesterolemia

• Published in: Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 58
• Main Authors: Ibrahim, Nik Nor Izah Nik, Rahman, Razlina Abdul, Azlan, Maryam, Rasool, Aida Hanum Ghulam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas 2022
• Subjects: PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY; Endothelium dependent vasodilatation; Endothelium independent vasodilatation; SphygmoCor; Augmentation index; Endothelial function

Abstract To compare global endothelial function assessed by pulse wave analysis (PWA) using the ratio of endothelium dependent vasodilatation (EDV) to endothelium independent vasodilatation (EIV) in patients with hypercholesterolemia and controls. 92 subjects [46 hypercholesterolemics, 46 controls]...