Impaired Endothelial-Dependent and Endothelium-Independent Vasodilatation in …

Endothelial dysfunction is the key process in the development of atherosclerosis. The aim of our study was to evaluate endothelial dysfunction measured by the noninvasive technique of Celermajer that plays a role in the pathogenesis of thrombangitis obliterans. Methods: A total of 36 patients with thrombangitiis obliterans ([TAO]; mean age 44.9+1.3 years) were compared with 30 healthy individu…