Journal article
Microvascular Function Predicts Cardiovascular Events in Primary Prevention
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Biomarkers of atherosclerosis may refine clinical decision making in individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease. The purpose of the study was to determine the prognostic significance of endothelial function and other vascular markers in apparently healthy men.
METHODS AND RESULTS: The cohort consisted of 1574 men (age, 49.4 years) free of vascular disease. Measurements included flow-mediated dilation and its microvascular …
Authors
Anderson TJ; Charbonneau F; Title LM; Buithieu J; Rose MS; Conradson H; Hildebrand K; Fung M; Verma S; Lonn EM
Journal
Circulation, Vol. 123, No. 2, pp. 163–169
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
January 18, 2011
DOI
10.1161/circulationaha.110.953653
ISSN
0009-7322