Journal of Neurological Research and Therapy
Open Access
Endothelial Function in Stroke Subtypes Using Endopat Technology
May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-14-558
Pedro Enrique Jiménez CaballeroCorresponding author
Background. Endothelial function is characterized by the vasodilator capacity of blood vessel smooth muscle cells mediated by nitric oxide. Some studies have shown an inverse association between the endothelial function and the carotid intima-media thickness (IMT). The relationship between endotheli…