Modulation of Endothelium-Dependent Flow-Mediated Dilatation of the Brachial Artery by Sex and Menstrual Cycle

Hashimoto, Masayoshi; Akishita, Masahiro; Eto, Masato; Ishikawa, Michiro; Kozaki, Koichi; Toba, Kenji; Sagara, Yoko; Taketani, Yuji; Orimo, Hajime; Ouchi, Yasuyoshi

doi:10.1161/01.cir.92.12.3431

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Modulation of Endothelium-Dependent Flow-Mediated Dilatation of the Brachial Artery by Sex and Menstrual Cycle

Published in Circulation • Dec 15, 1995

Authors:

Masayoshi Hashimoto

Masahiro Akishita

Masato Eto

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Estrogen has been reported to augment endothelium-dependent vasodilatation. The role of endogenous ovarian hormones in modulating endothelium-dependent vasodilatation, however, remains to be determined. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of sex and menstrual ...

Subject

Brachial artery

Medicine

Menstrual cycle

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