3.1 Why Flow Mediated Dilation Fails to Assess True Endothelial Cell Function? A Computational Based Investigation

Objective and Motivation: Endothelial dysfunction is thought to underpin atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. However, the widely used flow mediated dilation (FMD) in-vivotest of endothelial function relates poorly to clinical outcomes. In this study, we investigated potential confounding factor...

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Main Authors: Weiwei Jin, Jordi Alastruey, Phil Chowienczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2020-02-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125934398/view