| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10827102 | Microvascular Research | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Sickle cell disease causes vascular dysfunction that increases mortality. ⺠We used infrared imaging of the skin to characterize vascular function. ⺠Skin temperature correlated with blood flow at rest and in response to vasodilators. ⺠Sickle cell patients with warm skin exhibited diminished responses to nitric oxide. ⺠Warm skin may be a marker of vascular risk in patients with sickle cell disease.
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Alexander M. Gorbach, Hans C. Ackerman, Wei-Min Liu, Joseph M. Meyer, Patricia L. Littel, Catherine Seamon, Eleni Footman, Amy Chi, Suzana Zorca, Megan L. Krajewski, Michael J. Cuttica, Roberto F. Machado, Richard O. III, Gregory J. Kato,