Systemic vascular function, measured with forearm flow mediated dilatation, in acute and stable cerebrovascular disease: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute ischaemic stroke is associated with alteration in systemic markers of vascular function. We measured forearm vascular function (using forearm flow mediated dilatation) to clarify whether recent acute ischaemic stroke/TIA is ass...

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Main Authors: Blacker David, Potter Kathleen, Beer Christopher D, Arnolda Leonard, Hankey Graeme J, Puddey Ian B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/46