Aging is associated with endothelial dysfunction in the human forearm vasculature.

Andrawis, N

Aging is associated with endothelial dysfunction in the human forearm vasculature. [electronic resource] - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Feb 2000 - 193-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

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Acetylcholine--pharmacology
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging--physiology
Angiotensin II--pharmacology
Brachial Artery--drug effects
Endothelium, Vascular--drug effects
Enzyme Inhibitors--pharmacology
Female
Forearm--blood supply
Humans
Male
NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester--pharmacology
Nitric Oxide Synthase--antagonists & inhibitors
Nitroprusside--pharmacology
Plethysmography
Vascular Resistance--drug effects
Vasoconstriction--drug effects
Vasoconstrictor Agents--pharmacology
Vasodilator Agents--pharmacology
Vasomotor System--drug effects