Individuals at increased coronary heart disease risk are characterized by an impaired microvascular function in skin

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Authors

Richard G. IJzerman · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Renate T. de Jongh · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Marcel A.M. Beijk · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Mirjam M. van Weissenbruch · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

H.A. Delemarre‐van de Waal · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Erik H. Serné · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Coen D.A. Stehouwer

Abstract

Increased CHD risk is associated with an impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilatation and capillary recruitment in skin, suggesting that microvascular function in skin is a valid model to study the relationships between cardiovascular risk factors and microvascular function.

Topics & Keywords

Thermoregulation and physiological responses Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Blood properties and coagulation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Clinical Investigation

Volume 33, Issue 7, pp. 536-542

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2362.2003.01179.x

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