| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2862883 | American Journal of Hypertension | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The AI, but not aortic stiffness, is lower in patients with ABD taking corticosteroids compared to patients not taking corticosteroids and similar to the control group. These results imply a role of inflammation or immunomodulatory mechanisms in the regulation of pressure wave reflections.
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Authors
Athanassios D. Protogerou, John Lekakis, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Kimon Stamatelopoulos, Konstantinos Aznaouridis, Emmanuil N. Karatzis, Christos Papamichael, Nikolaos Markomihelakis, Phedon Kaklamanis, Myron Mavrikakis,