Are both Flow-Mediated Dilation and Constriction associated with changes in blood flow and shear stress : Two complementary perspectives on endothelial function?
Changes in blood flow are the most important determinants of both L-FMC and FMD. These observations support the concept that both FMD and L-FMC measure endothelium-dependent, shear-induced, vasomotion.
Preoperative plasma B-type natriuretic peptide independently predicted in-hospital ventricular dysfunction, hospital stay, and up to 5-year all-cause mortality after primary coronary artery bypass grafting.