Arterial stiffness, hypertension, and rational use of nebivolol
Vascular Health and Risk Management, 2009 Enrico Agabiti-Rosei, Enzo Porteri, Damiano RizzoniClinica Medica, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Brescia, ItalyAbstract: Arterial stiffness plays a key role in the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Some indices of
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Arterial Stiffness and Dialysis Calcium Concentration
International Journal of Nephrology, 2011 Arterial stiffness is the major determinant of isolated systolic hypertension and increased pulse pressure. Aortic stiffness is also associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease, hypertension ...
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
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Arterial Stiffness in Chronic Kidney Disease: The Usefulness of a Marker of Vascular Damage
International Journal of Nephrology, 2011 Increased arterial stiffness is a marker of vasculopathy in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, suggesting a significant cardiovascular damage. Detection of arterial stiffness provides physicians with useful prognostic information independent of ...
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Increased arterial stiffness in end-stage renal failure: why is it of interest to the clinical nephrologist? [PDF]
, 1994 London Gm
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Intrinsically Soft Implantable Electronics for Long‐term Biosensing Applications
Advanced Sensor Research, EarlyView.Intrinsically soft implantable biosensors address the mechanical mismatch of conventional rigid implants, improving biocompatibility and stability. This review explores soft encapsulation matrices, stretchable conductors, implantation strategies, and chronic fixation techniques.
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Influence of age and postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapy on carotid arterial stiffness in women [PDF]
, 1999 Yoji Nagai
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Lecithin Alleviates Memory Deficits and Muscle Attenuation in Chinese Older Adults and SAMP8 Mice
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This study opens a new avenue for safeguarding cognition and muscle health, averting disability in older age, and treating age‐related pathologies through lecithin supplementation. It serves as a promising nonpharmacological intervention for the crosstalk of muscle and cognition.
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Short-term impact of aged garlic extract on endothelial function in diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. [PDF]
, 2020 Impaired endothelial function portends an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Vascular oxidative stress and systemic inflammation play a critical role in the pathogenesis and progression of vascular disease.
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Increased arterial stiffness assessed by pulse wave analysis in patients with hypercholesterolaemia [PDF]
, 2000 Ian B. Wilkinson +6 more
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