Association of cytokines with endothelium dependent flow mediated vasodilation (FMD) of systemic arteries in patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aim of this study was to elucidate the relation between localised inflammatory heart disease and endothelial dysfunction in the peripheral circulation, considering circulating cytokines as a potential link.</p> <p>Methods...

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Main Authors: Kazak Ilkay, Vallbracht-Israng Katja B, Schwimmbeck Peter L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/5/1/49