Effects of Lower Extremity Revascularization on the Endothelial Functions Measured With Noninvasive Brachial Artery Flow-Mediated Dilatation

Systemic inflammation and muscle ischemia lead to reduced endothelial functions. After successful lower extremity revascularization, endothelial functions improve dramatically, which may be easily detected with the noninvasive brachial artery FMD method.